Friday, April 23, 2010
The Arizona Immigration Bill, Made Simple!
I believe we owe it to ourselves as Americans to examine the actual legislation. I am going over this thing with a fine tooth and I don't know what the uproar is all about. There are no commands for the police to begin segregating the state or to run all Mexicans out of the state. It is actually just more focused left and right limits for the local police. The bill also added one piece of weaponry to the policeforce's armory, THE ABILITY TO QUESTION IMMIGRATION STATUS. I have wondered how that was illegal for a cop in the past. Wouldn't immigration status have a direct impact on the security of a community? Here is the breakdown as I read it along with the link.
http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/sb1070s.pdf
Summary of the bill
1. While in a lawful conduct of police actions, police may be allowed to determine immigration status. A persons status will be verified according to 8 USCS sec 1373(c).
2. If found to be illegal, AND having violated a law, the person will be immediately transferred to ICE after release from imprisonment.
3. Officials are allowed to share information and inquire of the immigration status of the individual if:
a. A person attempts to receive public benefits, services, or licenses.
b. A person attempts to get a house or claim housing benefits.
c. A person is detained.
d. A person is a guest worker, and authorities want to validate status pursuant to the INA.
4. This bill especially penalizes those illegal immigrants who are actively engaging in activities that would result in a felony conviction.
5. Police may only make traffic stops when the operator of the vehicle commits a traffic violation.
6. It goes after the hiring of illegals by going after the employers.
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