Judge blocks controversial provisions in Arizona immigration law

VoANews.com - A U.S. judge Wednesday blocked controversial parts of an Arizona law aimed at curbing illegal immigration, one day before the law goes into effect.

The law's opponents are applauding the ruling, while Arizona governor Jan Brewer, who supports the law, calls it a bump in the road.

Judge Susan Bolton issued the temporary injunction against provisions of the law that would have required police to check the immigration status of people they suspect are in the country illegally when they arrest or stop those people while enforcing other laws.

The judge also delayed a provision that would have required immigrants to carry documents at all times and another that would have prevented illegal immigrants from soliciting work in public places. She blocked a fourth provision that would have allowed warrant-less arrests of suspected illegal immigrants. The judge said the temporary injunction will allow the disputed issues to be decided in court

Arizona governor Jan Brewer said she will consult lawyers on a possible appeal.

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