Immigration and racial profiling
Lawmakers are keeping a close watch on an immigration bill signed in Arizona . The legislation may be some of the toughest in the country, and other state governments are waiting to see if they should follow suit or hang back.
Arizona's bill orders immigrants to carry their alien registration documents, requires police to question people if there's reason to suspect they're in the United States illegally, and targets those who hire or knowingly transport illegal immigrant day laborers.
Supporters say Arizona is leading the way in enacting legislation to protect U.S. borders, while opponents say the policies are too strict and could foster racial profiling. Protests are expected in accordance with the bill's signing, as well as May Day rallies on May 1.
How do you feel about this immigration policy action? What would you recommend, and will you be attending a rally or event? Do you feel that you have been racially profiled? Share your perspective and experiences as text or put your thoughts on video.
Just moments after Az Governor sings Bill SB1070
CNN producer note Topolliyo submitted this video of his friend Tvdare shortly after Arizona's governor signed a bill that requires police in her state to determine whether a person is in the United States legally. Tvdare says this will surely lead to more racial profiling in his community. For more information on the controversial bill, check out the CNN.com article here. - ericfrazier, CNN Editorial Assistant |
Lawmakers are keeping a close watch on an immigration bill signed in Arizona. The legislation may be some of the toughest in the country, and other state governments are waiting to see if they should follow suit or hang back.
Arizona's bill orders immigrants to carry their alien registration documents, requires police to question people if there's reason to suspect they're in the United States illegally, and targets those who hire or knowingly transport illegal immigrant day laborers.
Supporters say Arizona is leading the way in enacting legislation to protect U.S. borders, while opponents say the policies are too strict and could foster racial profiling. Protests are expected in accordance with the bill's signing, as well as May Day rallies on May 1.
How do you feel about this immigration policy action? What would you recommend, and will you be attending a rally or event? Do you feel that you have been racially profiled? Share your perspective, experiences and images with CNN
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