As Arizona’s controversial new immigration law continues to draw headlines and legal challenges, a different Arizona immigration law is now headed to the U.S. Supreme Court for review. The Court agreed on Monday to hear a legal challenge brought by several groups including civil rights organizations, immigration groups and businesses.
The law in question involves a 2007 Arizona state law, called the Legal Arizona Workers Act, which punishes employers if they knowingly hire illegal immigrants. It was initially challenged by the Chamber of Commerce, the America Civil Liberties Union and several other organizations. It has already survived legal challenges before a federal judge and a U.S. appeals court. The case was last heard by a three-judge panel of the 9th circuit U.S. Court of Appeals which upheld the law unanimously.
The case is also noteworthy because it comes to the U.S. Supreme Court as Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is in the middle of her confirmation hearing. Kagan pushed for the Court to review the 2007 Arizona law while serving as Solicitor General.
Related Resources:
- Supreme Court to hear Arizona immigration law challenge (Reuters)
- Arizona Immigration Comes to High Court (Foxnews Blog)
- Supreme Court to review Arizona law (AZcentral.com)
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