Arizona SB 1070

Arizona SB 1070, enacted in 2010, is a controversial immigration law aimed at enforcing immigration laws more strictly within the state. It allows law enforcement officers to question a person's immigration status if they suspect that person is not legally present in the U.S. Critics argue it promotes racial profiling and discrimination, while supporters claim it addresses public safety concerns related to illegal immigration. The law faced numerous legal challenges and significant national debate over its implications for civil rights and immigration policy. Its effects highlight the tensions between state and federal immigration enforcement.