July 22, 2010
Washington, D.C. - Today in Phoenix a judge will hear arguments in United States v. the State of Arizona and Gov. Janice K. Brewer. The federal government’s laywers will seek a preliminary injunction to stop the law from going into effect on July 29 - which gives police the power to question people they have “reasonable suspicion” are illegal immigrants - while the lawsuit proceeds.
The American Immigration Council’s Immigration Policy Center and Legal Action Center have developed a range of resources about the lawsuits against Arizona and the economic and policy implications of SB 1070.
See:
- Most Frequently Asked Questions
Q&A Guide to Arizona’s New Immigration Law
This guide provides key answers to basic questions about Arizona’s law – from the substance of the law and myths surrounding it to the legal and fiscal implications. - The Legal Challenges
Read about the suits challenging the Arizona law.
Read about challenges to other state and local laws.
Read a blog post on the seven lawsuits - The Policy Implications
Read about how SB 1070 will jeapordize federal immigration enforcement. - The Economic Realities
Read about SB 1070′s collateral costs
Read about the SB 1070′s potential cost of implementation
Read about the economic boycotts
Read about the economic power of immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Arizona
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For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at 202-507-7524 or wsefsaf@immcouncil.org