It is a law that was passed that makes the police report the immigration status of people who are detained or arrested and are suspected of being illegal migrants. That includes people arrested for serious crimes like murder or rape, but also applies to people pulled over for going over the speed limit. Opponents say it is racist and targets hispanics, also when a family is in the States, deporting a parent means a family is broken up. Proponents say it targets criminals and enforces immigration policies.
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ReplyDeleteIt is a law that was passed that makes the police report the immigration status of people who are detained or arrested and are suspected of being illegal migrants. That includes people arrested for serious crimes like murder or rape, but also applies to people pulled over for going over the speed limit. Opponents say it is racist and targets hispanics, also when a family is in the States, deporting a parent means a family is broken up. Proponents say it targets criminals and enforces immigration policies.
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