Rights groups say they will challenge new Arizona immigration law (CNN) -- Four groups that advocate for immigrant rights said Thursday they plan to challenge Arizona's controversial new immigration law, which allows police to ask anyone for proof of legal U.S. residency. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Arizona and the National Immigration Law Center will hold a news conference Thursday in Phoenix to announce the legal challenge, the groups said. The law, signed by Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer last week, encourages racial profiling, endangers public safety and betrays American values, the rights groups said in a news release. Brewer and others who support the law say it does not involve racial profiling. "Racial profiling is illegal," Brewer said after signing the bill Friday. "It is illegal in America, and it's certainly illegal in Arizona." The law requires immigrants to carry their alien registration documents at all times and requires police to question people if there is reason to suspect they're in the United States illegally. It also targets those who hire illegal immigrant day laborers or knowingly transport them. Brewer also issued an executive order that requires additional training for local officers on how to implement the law without engaging in racial profiling or discrimination. "This training will include what does and does not constitute reasonable suspicion that a person is not legally present in the United States," she said. The law goes into effect 90 days after the close of the legislative session, which has not been determined

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas lawmaker says she plans to push for a law similar to Arizona's get-tough immigration measure. San Antonio Express-News and Houston Chronicle report Wednesday that Republican Rep. Debbie Riddle of Tomball says she will introduce the measure in the January legislative session. The new Arizona law would require local and state law enforcement to question people about their immigration status - and make it a crime for immigrants to lack registration documents. Riddle says if the federal government did its job "Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas." Democrats say such legislation is misguided and predict it will hurt the GOP politically. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

I liked Somali accent Was that Air Force one at the end?

Everyone and everything has price!

^What's with you man? You have nothing good to say or contribute-get out of the way and let those who wanna actually do something and help their people be.Don't be useless creature and bitter one for that matter.

Refugee Committee Calls On International Community To End Exploitation in Kenya Pambazuka News With humble respect, on behalf of the refugees living in the camps of Dadaab, we would like to share our grievances with the world and ask for you to help us find our way to freedom. Our lives in the camps are far worse than you can imagine. We live in an open prison, far away from justice and humanity. We talk, but our voices are never heard. We move, but only inside a cage. We have many skills and talents, but we are denied our chance to maximize our potential. We are chained to a life full of stress and despair; a life for which many would prefer death. We are denied opportunities for education and employment. We live in a condition without adequate water, food, or health facilities. We are arbitrarily beaten or detained by police within the confines of the camp. We lack the ability to freely express ourselves or have control over the decisions affecting our lives. Biyokulule

Cara-excellent idea thanks!

Bilaal-We did try to conduct Abass though last minute and Lori Solis who made some of scholarships possible will be speaker at the event.

Hope For Dadaab Please join in this great fundraiser and help bring hope to the children of Dadaab Refugee Camp! Thursday April 29 7-9:30 pm Location: CGIS South S020 1730 Cambridge street, concourse level Guest Speakers Lorna Solis- Blue Rose Compass Huda Yusuf- African Rights Monitor Lwal Baguoot- Sudanese Education Fund Professor Marshall Ganz- Harvard Kennedy School Professor Calestous Juma- Harvard Kennedy School Come enjoy dinner, entertainment and a valuable opportunity to learn and support a great cause. Dadaab! ! ! Refugee Camp is in north eastern Kenya, and holds nearly 300,000 refugees from Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia. The conditions in the camp are deplorable, and this fundraiser will help provide students in the camp with free textbooks and other school supplies so they can make the most of their education. Keep in mind that $1 of your donation can purchase 7 notebooks for students, and 100% of funds collected at this fundraiser wi! ! ! ll go towards supplies for students in Dadaab. Ticket Prices: $8 students $15 general You can purchase tickets at the door or in advance at the Harvard Box Office Please join us in this worthy effort!!! Sponsored by: Africa Caucus at HKS, Harvard African Students Association, Hope for Dadaab student group, Suffolk University Students hopefordadaab@gmail.com To see images from inside of Dadaab, please check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awgnC2GcFv8

Subxa-someone was telling me same sort of stories in New Zealand-very sad.

^I guess Yasin Ismael is one of your pen names too?

Xiin's name is Mohamud Ismail?

At the risk of being accused of tolnimo allegiance and despite Mr.Somalia's colorful choice of words, I must say he got you guys on lock.Depose of the guy once and for all even if you have to enlist A&T help I will keep Khaliif and Duke distracted.

If you know anyone in Boston Metro, let them know. spread the word!

Oh faux news God bless Jon Stewart.

C&C-Laa Duke wax kasheegey-you were so quick to point out you are not timo jareer

^Labadaan bari sibaa waxka ah.

^It's booming business-watch Chris Rock's documentary. Anyway Duke, I think mar dhow genetic profiling bilaawe amaa dhehdaa. C&C...What do you have against silky hair mase akhyaarta Duke sheegey ku jirtaa

Somalis are Inuits. Duke-I guess we know the type you avoid. Maandhee let's see your timo

^So that also applies to Somali women with "nappy" hair as well?

NGONGE-You should be locked. B..So it's Ok with you 15yr old belly dancing for grown men not to mention explicit lyrics telling you what will happen to him later. Gheelle.T Truly many horrifying stories.

Sensei-Velcom! Mee Islamabad lok huu.Bataa nahii Gheell.T kidar rehtaa.Meeraa khayaal Gheelle.T asal Pakhtun huu isliyee mee samajtaahu Pewashir rehtaa.

^Growing up in Pakistan, I came to know and understand the Afghan culture and that of the Indian Sub-Continent. There are many horrifying practices. These practices predate Islam.These cultures make the Somali culture million times over more attractive. P.S. Owning these adolescent boys is symbol of status.

This is common in this part of the world-unfortunate part it's ingrained in the culture or people simply turn blind eye to the practice.

^Do you have comprehension problem?