Arizona’s controversial and highly publicized immigration law, SB 1070, now has some explaining to do. The polarizing law, which critics say would legalize racial profiling, was argued at the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco on Monday. The three-judge panel heard arguments for and against the constitutionality of the Arizona immigration law, and whether federal authority prevents the state from taking action, reports The New York Times.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s legal team is appealing the decision that suspended many parts of the law one day before it was supposed to take effect earlier this year. The SB 1070 arguments begin just one day before Brewer seeks election for her first full term as Arizona Governor. The primary focus of the current SB 1070 arguments looks at whether a state can take it upon itself to enforce immigration laws.
Reuters reports that public opinion may favor the Arizona immigration law: “Polls show a majority of Americans favor the Arizona statute, but opinions are sharply divided on the law and what to do about some 11 million illegal immigrants in the country.” Brewer has said she is willing to take SB1070 to the Supreme Court, if necessary, The Times reports.
Related Resources:
- Appeals Court Hints at Tossing Part of Arizona Law (Wall Street Journal)
- Arizona Immigration Law Center (FindLaw)
- The Pei Wei 12: Fired for Protesting SB 1070? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
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