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In response to a July 6th motion filed by the Department of Justice, a Federal judge yesterday blocked key provisions of Arizona\u2019s controversial Immigration law, Senate Bill 1070, from going into effect today. Portions of the law still became enforceable law as of 12:01 am this morning, but the allowed provisions will not significantly change Arizona\u2019s existing laws. The order for a partial injunction was celebrated both North and South of the Border, where attention has been focused on Arizona since April, when Arizona\u2019s governor signed the hotly contested legislation into law. In explaining why she blocked parts of the S.B. 1070, Judge Bolton wrote that some sections warranted a preliminary injunction because they would cause \u201cirreparable harm\u201d to the United States, the plaintiff. In addition, she found that, \u201cThere is a substantial likelihood that officers will wrongfully arrest legal resident aliens under the new (law).\u201d Arizona Governor Jan Brewer responded to the ruling by saying an appeal is likely, calling yesterday\u2019s ruling, \u201c\u2026a bump in the road\u201d. Judge Susan Bolton will continue hearing arguments presented for and against S.B. 1070. The Federal Government, civil rights groups, and a Phoenix police officer have filed lawsuits against Arizona. Community groups have been mobilizing around the country in protest, and many will still gather as planned today. <\/p>\nGUESTS: Karen Tumlin, Managing Attorney at the National Immigration Law Center, Paulina Gonzalez, with Todos Somos Arizona, Los Angeles<\/em><\/p>\n
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