Maybe some of the idiots in the press should actually sit down and take the time to read the 16 page bill that Arizona is getting beat up for right now. Here is a link to the text of the bill.
http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/sb1070s.pdf
It DOES NOT authorize police to stop someone based only on their immigration. If stopped for another reason they have the authority to ask for immigration papers. Where is the problem with that? If you're stopped for a traffic violation, you MUST have a form of ID, this is no different. It authorizes police to detain anyone suspected of being an ILLEGAL alien and contact Federal Immigration officials to determine their status.
Here is a good article that offers explanation for why 70% of the citizens of Arizona support this law.
American Thinker: The Arizona Uproar
They live in fear not only for their property but in some cases their lives. If the Federal government isn't going to address this problem, then the state is well within it's rights to do so.
Rick
http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/sb1070s.pdf
It DOES NOT authorize police to stop someone based only on their immigration. If stopped for another reason they have the authority to ask for immigration papers. Where is the problem with that? If you're stopped for a traffic violation, you MUST have a form of ID, this is no different. It authorizes police to detain anyone suspected of being an ILLEGAL alien and contact Federal Immigration officials to determine their status.
Here is a good article that offers explanation for why 70% of the citizens of Arizona support this law.
American Thinker: The Arizona Uproar
They live in fear not only for their property but in some cases their lives. If the Federal government isn't going to address this problem, then the state is well within it's rights to do so.
Rick