If you read the bill how could you make statements like this:
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Originally Posted by Krimson X
It's a problem if everytime I go to the store, a cop stops me to check my status. This law will not only impact illegal aliens, but American citizens who will be systematically and routinely stopped because they "look" like an illegal immigrant.
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When the bill clearly states that:
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Originally Posted by AZ SB1070
20 B. FOR ANY LAWFUL CONTACT MADE BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE WHERE REASONABLE SUSPICION EXISTS THAT THE PERSON IS AN ALIEN WHO IS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, A REASONABLE ATTEMPT SHALL BE MADE, WHEN PRACTICABLE, TO DETERMINE THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF THE PERSON. THE PERSON'S IMMIGRATION STATUS SHALL BE VERIFIED WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PURSUANT TO 8 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1373(c).
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In other words, lawful contact must be made BEFORE they can question immigration status, and they also must establish reasonable suspicion that the person may be here illegally before questioning them.
You aren't going to be stopped going into the store. If they stopped everyone who looked like an illegal immigrant they wouldn't have time to do anything else. They simply don't have the manpower to do that so they work smarter than that. They follow guidleines put in place to actually vet illegals, not harass real citizens. Do you think they want to waste your time or theirs for no reason at all? Of course not!
It absolutely boggles my mind that people can be against this for any other reason than wanting the borders to be open.