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Jul 8, 2010

Slated to come into effect on July 29th, Arizona's law allows police to stop anyone that they "reasonably suspect" of being in the country illegally. Sandstrom has voiced concern in the past about racial profiling, saying his version would require "probable cause" for stopping someone and asking them to prove their immigration status. Be sure to look at the slideshow below for a brief history of immigration in America.


The federal suit states enforcement of immigration law and securing the borders are federal responsibilities, and enforcement is not the responsibility of local police. The suit states federal law targets people "who pose a danger to the national security and a risk to public safety" and that most illegal immigrants do not pose such danger.

The suit asks a 9th District Circuit Court federal judge in Phoenix to block the Arizona immigration law from taking effect later this month.

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker said in response to the suit filed Tuesday that he believes immigration is a federal responsibility. He is pleased to see that the "federal government is stepping up and assuming responsibility," said Becker. "It's long, long overdue."

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