The legislation, which was signed into law in April 2010, is considered among the most stringent immigration laws in the nation. It requires Arizona law enforcement members to check the citizenship status of anyone they believe appears to be an undocumented immigrant -- and has incited much controversy about whether or not it effectively legalizes racial profiling in a state with a heavy Latino population.
According to the survey, conducted from May 31-June 3 among 976 adults nationwide, 52 percent of Americans believe Arizona's immigration policy is about right, while 33 percent say it goes too far. Eleven percent say the law does not go far enough.
The U.S. Department of Justice is challenging the law on the grounds that it conflicts with what it contends is the federal government's exclusive right to set immigration laws for the country.
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Ask that same majority where Arizona is and they won't be able to tell you. They know about as much about this law.
ReplyDeleteUm, 12:06, I'm pretty sure Sheriff Joe has made it pretty clear to this whole nation that Arizona is a state that borders Mexico. One would have to be living under a rock since birth to be unaware of this. You, on the other hand, probably don't know where it is yourself, since you are yhe one who brings this point up. Quick, without looking at a map, if you are in Arizona, which border do you go to to cross into New Mexico?
ReplyDeleteNo peeking, now!
It seems to me that the Justice Dept. could be setting a dangerous precedent. The next thing you know the police won't be able to ask speeders how fast they were going. They won't be able to ask a drug dealer what is in your pocket. Being in this country illegally is illegal - DUH - let the police do their job.
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