State Efforts to Deter Unauthorized Aliens: Legal Analysis of Arizona's S.B. 1070
Description:
On April 23, 2010, Arizona enacted S.B. 1070, which is designed to discourage and deter the entry or presence of aliens who lack lawful status under federal immigration law. This report discusses this piece of legislation and some of the notable preemption issues raised by its
provisions. Where relevant, it examines the district court's ruling that the federal government is likely to succeed on the merits of its arguments that certain sections of S.B. 1070 are preempted by federal law. It also …
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Date:
September 14, 2010
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.; Garcia, Michael John & Eig, Larry M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department