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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.

 

Jan Brewer: Arizona to enforce 'show me your papers' policy ASAP

Jan Brewer

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said that police agencies can immediately begin enforcing the controversial “show me your papers” provision of the state’s landmark immigration law -- the section that was upheld by the U.S Supreme Court.

 

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.

 

Ariz. governor considers changing immigration law

A federal appeals court has decided not to step into the controversy over Arizona's tough immigration law until November, leaving state officials to consider other steps they might take in the meantime.

 

Arizona immigration law appeal set for November

Arizona immigration law appeal set for November

A U.S. court denied a request for an expedited hearing on Friday and instead set a November date for Arizona's appeal to a federal court ruling that blocked key parts of a state law cracking down on illegal immigration.

 

Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law

Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law

A federal judge today blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown.

 

Arizona law rallies planned

Arizona law rallies planned

Days before Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigration takes effect, demonstrators are finalizing their plans to descend upon the state capital to show their support for or opposition to the measure.

 

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