In an attempt to revoke the controversial Arizona Immigration law, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments both for and against the law. Several protesters believed the bill would be, or could be, considered a form of racial profiling. The law gave local law enforcement officials the authority to check a civilians papers, documents and identification when conducting a routine traffic stop if they suspected the individual(s) within the vehicle to have committed or have been involved with criminal activity. According to reports the courts decision today struck down three of the central parts of the bill but left one remaining. A report from FOX NEWS stated, "The high court decision Monday struck down three provisions in Arizona's law, including one that allowed local police to arrest anybody they suspect committed a deportable offense. The ruling left in place, though, a central plank that required local law enforcement during routine stops to check the immigration status of anyone they suspect is in the country illegally."
The ruling means that for many local law enforcement officials, even if they decide to step up immigration checks, will have to ultimately rely on a federal official to make an arrest. Governor Brewer of Arizona told the press late on Monday that the, "decision showed Obama "has demonstrated anew his utter disregard for the safety and security of the Arizona people. ... We are on our own, apparently."
Other critics like Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee also responded to the courts ruling by stating, "We've lost the ability for states to take problems that they themselves are facing and do something about it." To read more about the Supreme Court decision please go to the following link:
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