Arizona's SB 1070 About Justice, Not Profiling

A supportive editorial, at the Florida Times-Union:

The fury over a law in Arizona meant to stop illegal immigration has produced more heat than light.

Arizona's law went after potential illegal immigrants but came perilously close to profiling.

An amendment to the law provides that this only kicks in after an arrest. At that point, the law enforcement officer is supposed to determine probable cause that the suspect is in the country illegally.

The original arrest must be legitimate, however, not a pretext to get at immigration status. The law also states that "race, color or national origin" may not be considered except as permitted by the state or national Constitution.

During this controversy, however, several facts have been obscured ...

More at the link.

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