The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, June 25, 2012 delivered its decision on the Arizona immigration law. The Court upheld the "show me your papers" provision of the Arizona immigration law requiring Arizona state law enforcement officers to determine the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest if they have reason to suspect that the individual might be in the country illegally. However, the court also decided that those same Arizona state law enforcement officers cannot detain or arrest anyone based solely on immigration violations. Furthermore, the Court ruled that states cannot enact state laws making it a state crime for one to be in illegal immigration status (as such matters come under the jurisdiction of Federal authorities). To continue reading, click here.
Immigration E-lert -- "Show Me Your Papers" - Recent Updates to Arizona's Immigration Law
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