Kopp explains to jury why he killed abortion provider

In his trial on federal charges for the 1998 slaying of Dr. Barnett A. Slepian, the Buffalo ob/gyn who provided abortions, James C. Kopp claimed he just wanted to injure him. The prosecutor responded, "If you want to injure a person, you don't shoot them with a high-powered rifle." Associated Press reports

More towns likely to pass anti-immigrant laws

When it comes to opposing illegal immigration, Hazleton, PA's Mayor Louis J. Barletta has led the way, and towns and cities around the nation have followed him - some right into the courtroom. Since last summer, when the Republican mayor began his high-profile campaign to rid this small northeastern Pennsylvania city of illegal immigrants, more than 100 other municipalities in 27 states have considered laws including penalizing companies that employ illegal immigrants and making English the official language. CNS News reports

Ward Connerly's next anti-affirmative action campaign

According to Bill Berkowitz, conservative crusader Ward Connerly is targeting nine states for ballot initiatives repealing all state affirmative action programs: Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. To date Connerly has successfully sponsored repeal initiatives in California, Washington, and Michigan. "Three down and 20 to go," boasted Connerly, referring to the 23 states that allow citizens to petition for such votes. MediaTransparency.org reports

Neo-Nazi rally was organized by FBI informant

A paid FBI informant was the man behind a neo-Nazi march through the streets of Parramore that stirred up anxiety in Orlando's black community, fears of racial unrest and a major police mobilization. In court, an FBI agent said the bureau paid the informant at least $20,000 over the past two years. Orlando Sentinal reports

Immigration slows rate of racial intermarriages

According to a new study featured in the American Sociological Review, immigration played a key role in unprecedented declines in interracial and inter-ethnic marriage in the United States during the 1990s. The findings suggest that the growing number of Hispanic and Asian immigrants to the United States led to more marriages within these groups, and fewer marriages between members of these groups and whites.