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Ariz. Gov Brewer: Ruling a 'Victory' for All Americans
NewsMAX ^ | 6/25/12 | NewsMax

Posted on 06/25/2012 11:07:00 AM PDT by OPS4

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold part of the state's illegal immigration law is a victory for all Americans.

Despite the court striking down key provisions of the statute Monday, Brewer says the heart of the law can now be enacted.

The court ruled that one part of the law requiring police to check the status of someone they suspect is not in the U.S. legally could go forward. However, the court ruled against provisions, including arresting people on minor immigration charges.

Brewer says law enforcement that use the law to violate a person's civil rights will be held accountable.

Critics of the law say it allows police officers to racially profile people.

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TOPICS: Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; arizona; conservatism; constitution; human; humantrafficking; trafficking
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To: xzins

No, close though. Drop them off at Justice Kennedy’s home. Tell them to knock on his door to borrow the phone and a few bucks.


21 posted on 06/25/2012 8:24:22 PM PDT by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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