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 . `` I think it 's important that we gather that data , '' said Beason , a Republican like most of the members of the state 's legislature . Some Hispanic students report feeling unwelcome , singled out and bullied , he says . Comment:
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 . Comment: