Federal Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law
By Kim Landers/ABC
A United States judge has blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona’s new immigration laws, aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants, a day before the law was due to come into effect.
Arizona Judge Susan Bolton blocked the requirement that police check a person’s immigration status and the requirement for immigrants to carry their identification at all times. However, this is already part of the nation’s immigration laws as legal permanent residents are required to carry their Alien Identification Cards wherever they are in the U. S.
There was no explanation from Judge Bolton on how the Arizona provision conflicts or counteracts existing U. S. Immigration Law.
A rival gang member is shot in an ambush in Mexico's Sonora State along the Arizona-Mexico border. Authorities report that Phoenix, AZ leads the nation in kidnapping. 'No-travel' warnings have been issued for parts of Arizona. (Photo courtesy of the Minuteman Project.)
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer says the restrictions could be temporary while the court resolves the issues.
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By CBC
A U.S. judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona’s new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown against illegal migrants.
The law is still to take effect — but without many of the provisions that angered opponents, including sections that required police officers to check a person’s immigration status while enforcing other laws.
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer said the state likely will appeal the ruling and try to get the judge’s order overturned.
“It’s a temporary bump in the road,” she said.
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