No More Deaths, an aid organization that tries to prevent border-crossers from dying in the desert, as they do in droves, is celebrating a Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that leaving water bottles in the desert isn't littering.

The number of immigrants entering the U.S. illegally dropped to 300,000 a year between March 2007 and 2009, down from 850,000 per year between 2000-2005. They took one look at the Pizza Burger and ran the other way.

Last night Stephen used "The Word" to uncover the best ideas our misguided politicians can come up with for illegal immigration. Also, the distinguished host seems to know a bit too much about how addictive immigrant labor can be.

What kind of silly people would give Congress the grade "A" when asked? According to a new poll, it's most likely to be... well, educated, wealthier people who work with Congress on things.

"Terror Baby" mania is sweeping the U.S.! This crazy meme is the far-right's latest line of attack against the evil 14th Amendment. Now, the argument's champion, Texas Rep. Louis Gohmert was on Anderson Cooper. They shouted a lot about it.

Congress has passed a $600 million border security bill, sending additional troops and weapons and death planes to defeat the Mexican Menace. So, now that they've gotten their "war stuff," will Republicans work with Democrats on comprehensive immigration reform? Heh.

At a Nevada campaign stop yesterday, Sen. Harry Reid responded to an immigration-related question by saying, "I don't know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican, OK?" Outrage! Race Card! Harry Reid must learn to share his Hispanics.

Rep. John Boehner has obviously been working on his tan this summer, but besides that he appeared on Meet The Press today and said a repeal of the 14th Amendment, which provides citizenship to anyone born here, is "worth considering."

Bill O'Reilly is obsessed with Lady Gaga—this is fact (examples here). Tonight, O'Reilly spent a portion of his show discussing Gaga's refusal to cancel an Arizona show in protest of the state's controversial immigration law. More inside.

Sarah Palin hit Fox News Sunday to throw her support behind Arizona in its fight over the immigration law, adding that her pal Governor "Jan Brewer has the cojones that our President does not have" to deal with immigration.

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva closed his Yuma office this morning after staff found "a window shattered and a bullet inside." Grijalva has vocally opposed the new Arizona immigration law, a less-controversial version of which goes into effect today. [Image: AP]

Recently we told you about the neo-Nazi who is leading an armed vigilante border patrol in Arizona. He says America's immigration laws are a joke. So what did he think of yesterday's SB 1070 ruling in Arizona? We asked him.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, seen here reacting a judge's injunction against odious portions of the state's immigration law, can barely contain her delight. Now she can continue stirring her base's anger before the election — without having to enforce anything.

A federal judge has blocked controversial elements of the Arizona's SB 1070, the immigration law that goes into effect tomorrow. Yes, this block includes the "carry your papers" provision that got everyone nationwide all hot and bothered.

In yet another sign that American values are doomed, Fox News has uncovered the shocking truth about how detained illegal immigrants are treated in your country: They're allowed to play bingo! And they have access to libraries! Is nothing sacred?

Here's the latest tough-talkin' installment of the "John McCain Completely Changes His Immigration Views" tour, in which a gang of Arizona border sheriffs pretend to enthusiastically support John McCain. Comical flip-floppery aside, McCain's rightward sprint has been incredibly effective.

Rep. Sue Myrick's niche is to constantly worry about Muslims infiltrating and conquering America. In this clip, she outlines a compelling new argument for Total Border Security: a couple of Hezbollah members have crossed the border over the past decade!

An anonymous group in Utah calling itself "Concerned Citizens of the United States" has compiled a list of 1,300 alleged illegal immigrants—including their birth dates, workplaces, and social security numbers. "Begin deportation now," the accompanying letter instructs.

What do Olympic gold medalists in nordic skiing do in the summer? They get married. Join Olympics nerd and Gawker wedding expert Phyllis Nefler as she parses today's New York Times weddings announcements. She goes for the gold every day.

If you have heard John McCain and Jan Brewer making hyperbolic claims of illegal immigrants kidnapping, murdering, raping, and beheading everyone and their brother in Arizona these days — their justification for the immigration law — then consider ignoring them?