The Pariah State

Arizona branded America's pariah state for law that gives police right to stop and quiz people who LOOK like illegal migrants

By Sara Nelson
Last updated at 4:38 PM on 29th April 2010 - DAILY MAIL UK

• Critics say the law opens the door to racial profiling
• Arizona Sheriff refuses to uphold it
• Pressure on President Obama to overhaul immigration laws
• Colombian pop-star Shakira to campaign against it
• AriZona Iced Tea reasserts NY credentials amid boycott fears
• But Texas, Maryland, Utah, Georgia and Ohio could impose it

Arizona is fast becoming a pariah state amid calls to boycott the region over its crackdown on illegal immigrants.  Rallies protesting against the legislation are planned in more than 70 cities across the U.S. this weekend.  Critics say the law, which requires authorities to question people about their immigration status if there is 'reasonable suspicion' they are undocumented is unconstitutional, opens the door to racial profiling and is already seeing challenges to block it.  The backlash began on Friday after Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the law, which makes it a state crime to be in the U.S. illegally...

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