Judge blocks part of Arizona immigration law
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (BNO NEWS) — A judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona’s new immigration law due to come into force Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton blocked sections that allow police to determine the immigration status under certain circumstances and also blocked a portion that makes it a crime for persons failing to carry immigration papers.
“Requiring Arizona law enforcement officials and agencies to determine the immigration status of every person who is arrested burdens lawfully-present aliens because their liberty will be restricted while their status is checked,” said Bolton.
“The Court by no means disregards Arizona’s interests in controlling illegal immigration and addressing the concurrent problems with crime including the trafficking of humans, drugs, guns, and money,” the ruling said.
“Even though Arizona’s interests may be consistent with those of the federal government, it is not in the public interest for Arizona to enforce preempted laws,” Bolton’s ruling added.
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