Judge Puts Hold on Key Arizona Immigration Law Provisions

Arizona's tough new immigration law was just hours away from taking effect when a federal judge issued an injunction today blocking key portions of the law from being enforced. Among the provisions U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton put on hold are the "reasonable suspicion" section that would allow police to arrest and detain suspected illegal immigrants without a warrant. She also temporarily blocked the part of the law requiring the carrying of federal ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Jon Mitchell - Jul 28, 2010 - 11:27 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Jul 28, 2010 - 11:57 AM PDT

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by Jon Mitchell - Jul. 28, 2010

Good coverage of the reactions to Bolton's ruling, as well as the impact this process has had on immigrant communities in Arizona. The video is now out of date, but some of it is still well worth watching

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