US: Immigrant Ruling Rejects State Overreach

A federal appeals court ruling held that Alabama and Georgia overstepped their authority to regulate immigrants, but left intact abusive provisions that allow authorities to investigate a person’s legal status during police stops. (New York) – A federal appeals court ruling on August 20, 2012, that held that Alabama and Georgia overstepped their authority to regulate immigrants left intact abusive provisions. The court preserved provisions that allow authorities to investigate a person’s legal status during police stops. read more

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