Groups file new challenge to Ariz. immigration law

Source: GulfLive.com

The developing legal fight over Arizona's sweeping immigration law escalated Monday as major civil rights groups filed a lawsuit challenging the measure's constitutionality.

The American Civil Liberties Union, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People were among groups that filed the latest challenge. They filed the case in U.S. District Court on behalf of plaintiffs that include labor unions, a Tucson church, social-service organizations and numerous individuals.

The lawsuit alleges that the law is unconstitutional because the federal government has responsibility to regulate immigration, and because enforcement of the law will violate protections for due process and equal treatment under the law.

The suit argues that enforcing the law will subject U.S. citizens and others to racial profiling and other harassment, interfere with delivery of social services, and deter people from approaching law enforcement to report crimes.

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I don't think these early challenges will end up successful. The law will only finally be overturned once it's enacted and you have people who have been harmed by it and will have standing. Shouldn't take too long though. When does the law take effect?

Arizona has basically enacted a must identify law and expanded that to include proof od citizenship. Then you also have Real ID requirements that require states to verify citizenship before issuing identifying documents like a drivers license.

Proof of lawful presence.

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