Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2010
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004787
A state law enacted in Arizona that authorized local law enforcement to inquire about the immigration status of individuals during lawful stops, detentions, or arrests. The act also made it a state crime for undocumented immigrants to be in Arizona and required immigrants to carry registration documents. Key provisions of the law, including those requiring officers to check immigration status, were challenged in federal court and ultimately limited by Supreme Court rulings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004787 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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