July 9th, 2012
Posted in SOUTH CAROLINA – A federal judge in South Carolina has reconsidered his order blocking provisions of the state’s immigration law on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld similar parts of Arizona’s SB 1070 measure.
On June 25, the Supreme upheld a controversial provision of Arizona’s law that allows local police to check the immigration status of people they stop during routine traffic violations if they believe them to be undocumented aliens.
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel had blocked a similar provision in South Carolina’s law in December, but following the Supreme Court’s decision, Gergel said he would revisit his previous ruling.
“It appears likely that the court will find it necessary to revise some portion of its preliminary injunction order,” said Gergel.
South Carolina is one of five states, including Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Utah, that have enacted anti-illegal immigration laws after Arizona released SB 1070.
Those who oppose these laws believe they are useless in deporting actual immigrant criminals, and only serve to promote racial profiling and distrust within their communities.
As state officials and the federal government via over immigration reform policies, many innocent immigrants are being affected. If you or someone you know has been singled out due to their appearance or needs help with any sort of immigration matter, contact an immigration attorney immediately for assistance.
Immigration lawyers will help you with several matters, including helping you apply for a green card or work visa, will help reunite you with loved ones abroad, and can even help you find a tutor for your naturalization exam. Trust that with a top immigration lawyer on your side, your case will end positively.
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