Reply #2: Interesting multi-issue approach in the officer's lawsuit -

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In Tucson, a suit on behalf of Officer Martin Escobar alleges the new immigration law violates numerous constitutional rights and could hinder police investigations in Hispanic-prevalent areas.

The lawsuit also claims it violates federal law because Tucson police and the city have no authority to perform immigration duties.

Escobar noted in the lawsuit there's no racially neutral criteria that can be used by officers to determine whether a person is in the country illegally

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2010/04/29/20100429arizona-immigration-lawsuit29-ON.html#ixzz0mVyyBqn6