By GottaLaff
As Tiggrr1 says, Arizona's Anti-Immigration Bill puts Arizona in the same boat as segregationists in the 1960s. He's right.
1964 to be exact. Watch:
Via the L.A. Times:
Arizona lawmakers on Tuesday approved what foes and supporters agree is the toughest measure in the country against illegal immigrants, directing local police to determine whether people are in the country legally. [...]
Immigrant rights groups were horrified, and contended that Arizona would be transformed into a police state.
"It's beyond the pale," said Chris Newman, legal director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network. "It appears to mandate racial profiling."
The bill, known as SB 1070, makes it a misdemeanor to lack proper immigration paperwork in Arizona. It also requires police officers, if they form a "reasonable suspicion" that someone is an illegal immigrant, to determine the person's immigration status.
Currently, officers can inquire about someone's immigration status only if the person is a suspect in another crime. The bill allows officers to avoid the immigration issue if it would be impractical or hinder another investigation.
Are we getting a clearer picture of the battle over immigration reform now? And don't get me started on Joe Arpaio.
H/t: Tiggrr1
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