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In a recent study by the Pew Research Center concluded that the United States is the primary destination for Christian and Buddhist immigrants. The US ranks second behind India for immigration of Hindus and second behind Israel for Jewish immigrants. There is however, not surprisingly, a low level of Muslim immigrants to the US who would rather migrate to Saudi Arabia, Russia, Germany, France and Jordan.

Last Friday, a federal court under the order of Judge Susan Bolto ruled that the Arizonan Senate Bill 1070 is in violation of the First Amendment. Endearingly called the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act this outrageous disgrace of legislation has sparked international attention ever since Arizonan governor Jan Brewer signed it into law in April of 2010.

            National leader such as President Barack Obama and New York Senator Charles Schumer have already asked for reexamination and evaluation of possible alternatives. Jan Brewer seems to be avoiding the pressure from above as she refused to meet with the senator and played on the issue of state rights, which is seen to be the heart of the issue.

            Arizona is one, if not the most, heavily impacted states on the topic of immigration. Undocumented immigrants make up significant parts of the states population and according to the 70% of citizens in the state that support the bill; they’re threatening the security of public services. Not surprisingly these undocumented immigrants also make up a significant portion of the states tax revenue, which pays for those public services.

            The US Supreme Court will judge the constitutionality of SB 1070 this April. According to the constitution the Federal Government reserves the only right to set immigration legislation for the United States of America. Yet, Governor Brewer is confident that the “high court” will rule in favor of her states law. Time will only tell.

For more information on this topic please visit: Immigration Direct.

If you or a loved one is needs representation regardless of legal standing, please contact an immigration attorney to discuss your rights and immigration options. You can reach Emily Cohen at (303) 406-8645 or by email at emily@emilycohenlaw.com