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Arizona police see "difficulties" enforcing immigration law

For Arizona sheriff Antonio Estrada, enforcing a state law that requires officers to determine the immigration status of people they stop and suspect are in the United States illegally was always going to be difficult.

 

Supreme Court rejects key parts of Arizona immigration law

Arizona Immigration

The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion on checking suspects' status could go forward. The court did not throw out the state provision requiring police to check the immigration status of someone they suspect is in the United States illegally. Even there, though, the justices said the provision could be subject to additional legal challenges.

 

Supreme Court may uphold part of Arizona immigration law

Jan Brewer

In oral arguments, both liberal and conservative justices indicate they may maintain a provision of the Arizona law that tells police to check the immigration status of people they stop.

 

Ariz. governor says Obama was 'thin-skinned' in airport exchange

Jan Brewer & Barack Obama

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says President Obama was "somewhat thin-skinned" and "tense" in a testy greeting caught on camera on a Phoenix-area tarmac.

Senh: I haven't seen this much disrespect for a President from the other party before Obama turn office. It's obvious from her statement that all she's doing is trying to help her party win this year's election by mentioning their differing views on the economy. Yeah, what a warm welcome.

 

Arizona-inspired immigration bills lose momentum in other states

Arizona-inspired immigration bills lose momentum in other states

As state legislatures convene this month, lawmakers across the country who had vowed to copy Arizona's strict measure cracking down on illegal immigrants are facing a new reality.

 

Brief for 9 states backs Arizona immigration law

States have the authority to enforce immigration laws and protect their borders, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday in a legal brief on behalf of nine states supporting Arizona's immigration law.

 

Holder: Ariz. Law Inconsistent with Federal Law

In an exclusive interview with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer on CBS' "Face the Nation," Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department is challenging Arizona's controversial new immigration ...

 

Justice Dept. challenges Ariz. immigration law

Justice Dept. challenges Ariz. immigration law

The U.S. Justice Department is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona's tough new law targeting illegal immigrants.

 

Ariz. gov: Most illegal immigrants smuggling drugs

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday most illegal immigrants entering Arizona are being used to transport drugs across the border, an assertion that critics painted as exaggerated and racist...

 

Administration Plans Suit to Block Arizona Immigrant Law

The move by the Obama administration, a rare federal intervention in state affairs, carries political risks.

 

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