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| | This act may be cited as the "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe. | | This act may be cited as the "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe. |
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| | + | == Summary of Arizona Senate Bill 1070 == |
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| | + | ==== Introduction ==== |
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| | + | Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070 into law on April 23, 2010. The legislative intent |
| | + | of the bill, set forth in Section 1, states that there is a compelling interest in the cooperative |
| | + | enforcement of federal immigration laws throughout all of Arizona, and declares that the intent |
| | + | of the law is to make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state and local |
| | + | government agencies in Arizona. The provisions of the law are intended to work together to |
| | + | discourage and deter “the unlawful entry and presence of illegal aliens and economic activity by |
| | + | illegal aliens in the United States.” The following is a summary of the main provisions of the bill. |
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| | + | ==== The summary ==== |
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| | + | Declares attrition through enforcement to be the official policy of state and local |
| | + | government agencies in Arizona. (§ 1, page 1). |
| | + | Prohibits local police agencies from adopting sanctuary-type policies that limit or restrict |
| | + | enforcement of federal immigration laws. (§ 2(A), page 1). |
| | + | During a lawful stop, directs law enforcement officers to determine immigration status of |
| | + | individuals who they reasonably suspect to be illegal aliens, and for all persons who are |
| | + | arrested. (§ 2(B), page 1). |
| | + | Provides that persons who present any federal, state or local identification documents |
| | + | that require verification of lawful status (e.g., an Arizona driver’s license) when issued |
| | + | are presumed to be lawfully present. (§ 2(B), page 1). |
| | + | Authorizes law enforcement agencies to securely transfer verified illegal aliens into |
| | + | federal custody. (§ 2(D), page 2). |
| | + | Prohibits state officials and agencies from imposing bans or restrictions on sending, |
| | + | receiving, or maintaining information relating to an individual’s immigration status, or |
| | + | exchanging it with any other federal, state, or local governmental entity for these |
| | + | purposes (§ 2(E), page 2): |
| | + | Determining eligibility for any public benefit, service, or license provided by the |
| | + | state. |
| | + | Verifying a claim of residence or domicile if such determination is mandated by |
| | + | law or judicial order. |
| | + | Confirming the identity of any person who is detained. |
| | + | Determining whether an alien is in compliance with federal registration laws |
| | + | under the INA (Title II, Chapter 7). |
| | + | Allows legal residents of Arizona to sue if they feel a government agency adopts a policy |
| | + | that limits or restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws. (§ 2(G), page 2). |
| | + | FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM • WWW.FAIRUS.ORG |
| | + | Summary of Arizona SB 1070 as Enacted |
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| | + | Mirrors federal alien registration laws; provides that illegal aliens who violate federal |
| | + | alien registration laws (8 U.S.C. 1304(e) and 8 U.S.C. 1306(a), which require aliens to |
| | + | register and carry their documents with them at all times) are now subject to arrest and |
| | + | penalties under the Arizona criminal code. (§ 3, page 3 – 4). |
| | + | Prohibits people who are hiring and/or picking up day laborers, and day laborers |
| | + | soliciting work, from impeding traffic. (§ 5, page 5 – 6). |
| | + | Prohibits illegal aliens without work authorization from applying for work, soliciting work |
| | + | in a public place, or performing work in the state. (§ 5(C), page 5). |
| | + | Makes it illegal to transport, harbor, or encourage illegal aliens to remain in the United |
| | + | States if the driver knows or recklessly disregards that they are illegal (as under federal |
| | + | law). Provides exemptions for child care providers and first responders. (§ 5, page 6). |
| | + | Authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest an individual without a warrant if they have |
| | + | probable cause to believe the individual has committed any public offense that makes |
| | + | him/her removable from the U.S. (§ 6(A), page 6 – 7). |
| | + | Requires employers to maintain a record of an employee’s E-Verify eligibility verification |
| | + | for either (a) the duration of employment or (b) at least three years. (§ 9(A), page 15). |
| | + | Authorizes the impoundment or forfeiture of vehicles driven by illegal aliens, or used to |
| | + | unlawfully transport them. (§ 10, page 15 - 16). |
| | + | Establishes the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission Fund to |
| | + | use fines and penalties for gang and immigration enforcement and for county jail |
| | + | reimbursement costs relating to illegal immigration. (§ 11, page 16).<ref> http://www.fairus.org/site/DocServer/ariz_SB1070_summary.pdf?docID=4761</ref> |
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| | + | ('''Page numbers in summary section to be revised''') |
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| | == U.S immigration policy vs. Arizona Senate Bill 1070 == | | == U.S immigration policy vs. Arizona Senate Bill 1070 == |