Arizona Immigration Law Ruling: What Happens Now?

The news today is greeted with mixed results. While the opponents of the law are celebrating, it is tampered by the realization that Arizona is filing an expedited appeal. Expect that the legal battle will continue for some time to come.
But in reality, a great portion of the law will still go into effect. Expect that there will be no sanctuary cities in Arizona. Also, the law will provide stricter restrictions against hiring day laborers as well as illegal immigrants. The portions of the law that make it economically difficult for immigrants to survive in Arizona are mainly intact.
Don't forget also, that although the most heavy handed provisions of the law are blocked, it has not changed the local sentiments against immigrants. Immigrants will still face the same struggles. The question remains does one Judge's ruling prevent Hispanics from being targeted and harassed by local law enforcement?

Arizona Law to go into Effect Thursday

Barring a preliminary injunction, Arizona's SB 1070 will go into effect on Thursday.  Under the new law, it will be a state crime for undocumented immigrants to be in Arizona, the only state with such a law in its books.  Opponents predict that the far-reaching legislation will lead to racial profiling a violations of equal protection.  Under the new law, local police will have the power to ask about immigration status solely on reasonable suspicion that the person is undocumented.  It is yet unclear how reasonable suspicion will be determined.  

In reaction, many immigrants are considering fleeing the state.  Others live in constant fear of leaving their own homes.  Opponents of the law have filed legal challenges based on civil rights violations and infringement on Federal powers.  It remains to be seen whether the law will survive.

Economist say immigration, legal or illegal, doesn't hurt American Workers

Do immigrants take American jobs? It's been a common theme among many that immigrants have been a drain on the economy and costing tax payers hard earned dollars.  Additionally, there's also been the claim that immigrants take jobs that would otherwise go to American workers.

But most economists and other experts say there's little to support these claims. Study after study has shown that immigrants grow the economy, expanding demand for goods and services that the foreign-born workers and their families consume, and thereby creating jobs. There is even broad agreement among economists that while immigrants may push down wages for some, the overall effect is to increase average wages for American-born workers.

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