SB 1070 (Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act)

SB 1070, known as the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, was Arizona legislation enacted in 2010 aimed at increasing immigration enforcement. It allowed police officers to ask individuals about their immigration status during lawful stops and to arrest those they suspect are in the country illegally. The law also targeted undocumented immigrants for non-citizen status verification and set penalties for unauthorized presence. Critics argued it encouraged racial profiling and compromised civil rights, while supporters believed it strengthened immigration enforcement and public safety. Several parts of the law faced legal challenges, leading to modifications by courts.