Arizona Immigration Law
#15 Spreading...
The fear of many people opposing the bill is that these measures will spread to other states bordering Mexico.
Related Content
►
View All From This Gallery
15:
Spreading...
The fear of many people opposing the bill is that these measures will spread to other states bordering Mexico.
14:
Boycotts
After the approval of the law, some boycotting took place that cost the state businesses millions of dollars.
13:
First Attempt
The first attempt of this law that was faced the injunction called for up to $500 fine and 6 months in prison for a first time offense. Yikes!
12:
How Can People Show Legality?
Having an US issued ID, driver's license is sufficient. Also having a copy of a travel visa would keep you out of trouble.
11:
Demonstrations
A poll showed that only 60% of people were in favor of the law, which means that almost half of the people were against it. This was evident with the demonstrations all over Arizona.
10:
Human Rights?
One of the main concerns is whether or not this law is infringing upon human rights. The President of Mexico was very vocal about his disagreement with the law.
9:
How Does this Law Affect You?
That is simple, if the cheap labor that builds the houses and picks the crops disappears, it can negatively impact the prices of products.
8:
Aiding and Abetting?
Hiring illegal laborers to lower costs is a popular thing, but in Arizona it can come at a high price. People found transporting an illegal immigrant can get in as much trouble.
7:
How Big is this Problem?
Some experts estimate that as many as 460,000 illegal immigrants reside in Arizona and have crossed the dangerous deserts separating the two countries.
6:
What are the Consequences?
First offenses can look at up to $100 in fines, court costs and up to 20 days in jail. Subsequent offenses can look at up to 30 days in jail.
5:
Who is an Illegal Immigrant?
Any foreigner who is in the US for longer than 30 days without any paperwork to show an extension to that time frame (for example a travel visa).
4:
Rocky History
The Act was passed on June 2010 but encountered much resistance and finally met with an injunction one day prior to coming into effect. In June of 2012 a revised law passed, which allows for officers to check papers during law enforcement stops.
3:
Building Industry
There are worries that this law will negatively impact the building industry that is finally picking back up. The fear is that those in the country illegally will not risk being out looking for work.
2:
Who is Affected?
Any illegal immigrant over the age of 14 can be potentially affected by this newly passed law.
1:
Racial Profiling?
State legislator claim that the law is not intended to profile by race and that the officers are only able to uphold this law during a detention due to other reason. In other words, the officer cannot stop someone merely to apply the Arizona Immigration Law.
