Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Arizona Immigration Law Faces Lawsuit On Day-Laborer Statute

Arizona Immigration Law Faces Lawsuit On Day-Laborer Statute: Groups opposing Arizona's immigration enforcement law have asked a federal judge to put a stop to a section of the statute that bans the blocking of traffic when people seek or offer day-labor services on streets.

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and other opponents filed a preliminary injunction request on Friday seeking to block enforcement of the provision, saying it unconstitutionally restricts the free speech rights of people who want to express their need for work. The request was filed in an existing lawsuit by the groups.