Judge temporarily blocks Alabama immigration law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Alabama's new immigration law from going into effect on Sept. 1.

The brief order of U.S. District Court Presiding Judge Sharon Lovelace Blackburn says she is not ruling on the merits of the motions filed by the parties in court, but will issue an order so ruling no later than Sept. 28.

The injunction is in effect until Sept. 29 or when the judge rules on the motions, whichever comes first.

U.S. Justice Department sues Alabama over law

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the State of Alabama over a restrictive immigration law called the toughest in the nation.

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