PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona officials are declaring victory after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld part of the state's immigration law, but immigrant rights groups are promising more legal challenges.
While throwing out a number of key provisions, the high court left in place the provision that requires police to check the immigration status of suspects stopped for other violations.
Gov. Jan Brewer says states have a responsibility to defend their residents, and in her eyes the case was about Arizona's support for the rule of law. Brewer says that includes laws against both illegal immigration and racial profiling. She promises that police will be "held accountable" if the law is used in a way that "violates an individual's civil rights."
But immigration rights groups are expressing disappointment with the decision. The National Immigration Law Center says the "show me your papers" provision will lead to "racial profiling" and "prolonged detentions." The group also notes that the Supreme Court opinion invites more challenges.
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184-a-03-(Deepak Bhargava (DEE'-pahk bar-GAH'-vah), executive director, Center for Community Change, in remarks on the steps of the Supreme Court)-"rights in America"-Deepak Barghava, whose group opposed the Arizona immigration law, is not happy that the Supreme Court allowed the so-called "show me your papers" provision to stand. (25 Jun 2012)
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189-a-13-(Dulce Matuz (DUHL'-say mah-TOOS'), president of Arizona Dream Act Coalition, in AP interview)-"to get better"-Arizona immigration rights advocate Dulce Matuz says attitudes need to change in Arizona if there's to be any real improvement in immigration policy. (25 Jun 2012)
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186-a-11-(Marielena Hincapie (mahr-ee-LEH'-nah ihn-KAH'-pee-ay), executive director, Immigration Law Center, in remarks on the steps of the Supreme Court)-"back civil rights"-Marielena Hincapie opposed the Arizona immigration law and thinks the Supreme Court was wrong to let one part of it stand. (25 Jun 2012)
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188-a-11-(Dulce Matuz (DUHL'-say mah-TOOS'), president of Arizona Dream Act Coalition, in AP interview)-"of the ruling"-Arizona immigration rights advocate Dulce Matuz says the Supreme Court ruling on immigration doesn't change the attitudes of many people and government leaders in Arizona. (25 Jun 2012)
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APPHOTO AZMY102: Puente Movement Director Carlos Garcia watches the United States Supreme Court decision regarding Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB1070, come down at the Puente Movement offices, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix. The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion on checking suspects' status could go forward. (AP Photo/Matt York) (25 Jun 2012)
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APPHOTO AZMY105: Community member Leticia Ramirez, left, Puente Movement Director Carlos Garcia, standing, Community member Jovana Renteria, seated third left, and Puente Movement Communication Director B. Loewe, second right, watch the United States Supreme Court decesion regarding Arizona's controversial immigartion law, SB1070, come down at the Puente Movement offices, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (25 Jun 2012)
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APPHOTO AZRF105: Members of Promise Arizona hold a prayer vigil prior to the United States Supreme Court decision regarding Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB1070, coming down at the Arizona Capitol Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix. The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Arizonaís crackdown on immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion on checking suspectsí status could go forward.Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (25 Jun 2012)
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APPHOTO AZRF106: Police ride by on bikes as members of Promise Arizona hold a prayer vigil prior to the United States Supreme Court decision regarding Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB1070, coming down at the Arizona Capitol Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix. The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Arizonaís crackdown on immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portioGroup: Court ruling on Ariz. law invites lawsuitsn on checking suspectsí status could go forward.Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (25 Jun 2012)
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APPHOTO AZRF108: Rosa Maria Soto yells in celebration as the United States Supreme Court decision regarding Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB1070, comes down at the Arizona Capitol Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix. The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion on checking suspects' status could go forward.Monday, June 25, 2012, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (25 Jun 2012)
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