Tuesday 11 June 2013

Immigration And Federal Court Rules

By Mike Osmond


The Latino community has grown steadily reaching over 50 million Hispanics in the United States in 2011. Despite the immigration reform that is underway, the constitution and its system for illegal immigrants remain deeply divided with a rise in the number of cases of discrimination. The Phoenix case has received increased attention as a result of unlawful practice that has shed a great deal of light on immigrant laws and rights.

We believe that the United States reform will not prove beneficial for some of the skilled and legally employed. The small number of foreign workers in the States is required to undergo an extensive legal process in order to obtain a work visa and the renewal of citizenship on a 3 year basis. The procedure is long and costly with many difficulties encountered before the necessary green cards are issued.

The lengthy and difficult procedures that are required in obtaining citizenship have contributed to more people looking for shortcuts to obtain the legal status. While a large number of illegal immigrants benefit from the state, those who have worked and covered the expense of obtaining citizenship are still denied voting rights and experience discrimination. Many issues have increased attention in terms of fair immigrant treatment.

The trial that occurred over a 3 week period in the middle of the year, involved the sheriff and the discriminatory practice of racial profiling against Latinos and issuing of detentions. The investigations have indicated that the Phoenix Arizona authorities where implementing illegal measures resulting in singling out the Hispanic community members. The federal court recognized the fact that such unlawful practice violates the constitution and is considered un-American.

Immigration lawyers have stated that law enforcement requesting papers from Latinos when issuing traffic stops and detentions is simply unconstitutional. This is based on the court ruling that policies and practices issued by Arpaio and his office violate the amendments of the Civil Rights Act of the 1960s. This victory has been celebrated by the Latino community organization, who welcome the stance in recognition of having experienced ongoing discrimination.

Research has indicated that 22 percent of Latinos have been discriminated in comparison to 6 percent of white communities. There are a great number of Hispanics who are legally working and living in the country whereas illegal immigrants continue to make it difficult for citizens. The small number of Latinos with legal statuses experience ongoing prejudice.

Evidence reveals that the sheriff was found to have violated the the clause for equal protection. Immigration lawyers have pointed out a number of public statements and other types of correspondence that involved a degree of prejudice and discrimination. Nancy Ramirez a member of the western counsel has concluded that racial profiling is ongoing, but the ruling is a step in the right direction.

The ruling regarding the Maricopa case has contributed to a decrease in cultural fears. The United States reform has focused on managing cases of illegal immigration; however, we believe that a greater level of awareness and education should be implemented in minority communities with regards to identifying discriminatory practice. Authorities need to update awareness of fair procedure and undergo counseling whereas public members are encouraged to increase their knowledge of the law and to report possible violations.




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