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ACLU: Senator’s emails reveal prejudice behind Arizona immigration law

The Arizona chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has released thousands of emails sent by the author of the state’s controversial immigration law, saying they prove it was racially motivated, The Arizona Republic reports. Obtained via a public records request to the Arizona legislature, the e-mails were sent from…

Police warn Arizona law will incite crime

LOS ANGELES — A key provision of a controversial Arizona immigration law upheld by the US Supreme Court this week requiring police spot-checks is “ridiculous” and could encourage crime, officials say. The “show me your papers” policy will hurt the relationship between police and the community, discourage people from reporting…

Supreme Court to review Arizona immigration law

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday will take up Arizona’s controversial law cracking down on illegal immigrants as it prepares to weigh in on yet another heated issue in the 2012 election. After three days of hearings on President Barack Obama’s landmark health reform law last month, the court will…