Tag Archive: Arizona v. United States

Jun 25

Supreme Court Strikes Down Most of Arizona’s Immigration Law, But Leaves In Key Provision

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled today on Arizona’s highly controversial immigration law, commonly known as SB 1070, and unanimously agreed to uphold a key provision that makes it legal, but not mandatory, for law enforcement to check a person’s immigration status during a stop or arrest if the official believes the person …

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Apr 27

Mobilizing the Latino Vote: Arizona v. United States

Oral arguments began this week at the Supreme Court in the case of Arizona v. United States to uphold SB 1070– one of the most far-reaching and strictest anti-immigration bill in the country. The Supreme Court isn’t expect to rule on the case until July, but in the meantime activists organized in front of the Arizona State …

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