DOJ aides visit Alabama over immigration law

politico.com
By TIM MAK
11/28/11 2:46 PM EST




The immigration law enacted in Alabama is being challenged in federal court. | AP Photo

Two top Justice Department officials traveled to Alabama on Monday to gather information on the impact of the state’s controversial immigration law and said they are concerned the toughest-in-the-nation crackdown has run afoul of federal rights.

“The more we hear, the more we are concerned about the impact of Alabama’s immigration law on a wide range of federal rights,â€