Justice Department 's civil rights chief sends letter to Alabama 's superintendent . He says Hispanics ' numbers , withdrawals soar due to the state 's immigration law . Some Hispanic students report being unwelcome , singled out and rejected , he says . They defend the law , saying Alabama ' n't be a sanctuary for illegal immigrants .
Justice Department 's civil rights chief sends letter to Alabama 's superintendent . He says Hispanics ' absences , withdrawals soar due to the state 's immigration law . Some Hispanic students report feeling unwelcome , singled out and bullied , he says . Proponents defend the law , saying Alabama wo n't be a sanctuary for illegal immigrants .