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WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 26, 2012 (Zenit.org).- U.S. bishops on Monday reacted with “hope and caution” to a Supreme Court ruling of that day on a controversial immigration law enacted in the state of Arizona.
The Supreme Court struck down most of the law, only upholding the provision that allows police officers to verify immigration status during routine stops if they have “reasonable” cause to suspect they are before an illegal immigrant.
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration, expressed concern regarding that one part of the 5-3 decision.
The justices did leave the possibility open for the provision that was upheld to be found unconstitutional at a later time, the bishops’ statement noted.
“While we are concerned with the Court’s decision to lift the injunction on section 2 (B) of the law, we are encouraged that the Court did not rule it constitutional,” Archbishop Gomez said. “As we articulated in our amicus brief, the implementation of this provision could lead to the separation of families and undermine the Church’s ability to minister to the immigrant population.”
“We stand in solidarity with our brother bishops in Arizona, as they prepare to respond to the implementation of this provision and its potential human consequences,” Archbishop Gomez said.
Opponents of Arizona’s law had criticized it based on the concern that it would lead to racial profiling and the violation of civil rights laws.
Here is what I dont get. Ilegal immigration is just that illegal. Most of them take life threating chances with themselves and the children just to get here.
Two facts:
Why arent the bishops addressing the filp side of the coin?
Racial profiling well I believe in law enforcement its a necessity at times. If they see a beat up cargo van with what looks like illegal immigrants they should be able to pull them over and check it out.Illegal immigrants do have a typical Modus operandi.
Just like if they got a call about a bank robbery by a white male in a blue chevy pick up
they have the right to check out white males in the area driving blue chevy pick ups.
The Supreme Court struck down most of the law, only upholding the provision that allows police officers to verify immigration status during routine stops if they have “reasonable” cause to suspect they are before an illegal immigrant.
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration, expressed concern regarding that one part of the 5-3 decision.
The justices did leave the possibility open for the provision that was upheld to be found unconstitutional at a later time, the bishops’ statement noted.
“While we are concerned with the Court’s decision to lift the injunction on section 2 (B) of the law, we are encouraged that the Court did not rule it constitutional,” Archbishop Gomez said. “As we articulated in our amicus brief, the implementation of this provision could lead to the separation of families and undermine the Church’s ability to minister to the immigrant population.”
“We stand in solidarity with our brother bishops in Arizona, as they prepare to respond to the implementation of this provision and its potential human consequences,” Archbishop Gomez said.
Opponents of Arizona’s law had criticized it based on the concern that it would lead to racial profiling and the violation of civil rights laws.
Here is what I dont get. Ilegal immigration is just that illegal. Most of them take life threating chances with themselves and the children just to get here.
Two facts:
- Ilegal immigration is illegal.
- The journey is life threatening.
Why arent the bishops addressing the filp side of the coin?
Racial profiling well I believe in law enforcement its a necessity at times. If they see a beat up cargo van with what looks like illegal immigrants they should be able to pull them over and check it out.Illegal immigrants do have a typical Modus operandi.
Just like if they got a call about a bank robbery by a white male in a blue chevy pick up
they have the right to check out white males in the area driving blue chevy pick ups.