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Driver's License as Proof of Citizenship
Russell Pierce, then director of Arizona's Motor Vehicle Division, wrote a law, that Legislature passed, that required proof of citizenship to get a driver's license. -
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Immigration Issues in Arizona
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Chandler Roundup
A law enforcement operation that occured in Chandler, Arizona in which suspected illegal immigrants were taken into custody. It was the first case in which racial profiling became an apparant issue. Included in those arrests, were legal residents who were wrongfully violated. -
Prop 203
Prop 203, or English for Children, was passed by a majority of voters. This law requires English immersion in schools. This greatly effected English Language Learners, who were limited in English proficiency, and lacked the resources available to achieve learning. -
September 11
An attack on the World Trade Centers in New York occurs, causing nationwide terror. U.S. Government begins immigration reform. -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is created. United States Border Patrol Agents patrol the borders to regulate immigration. -
Prop 200
The Arizona Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act was passed in order to ensure legal ballot counts, and fair benefit protection. The law requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, photo identification at the polls, immigration status verification. -
Arpaio Sweeps
Sherrif Joe Arpaio begins his sweeps around latino neighborhoods in hopes of cracking down crime. Most see his act as racial profiling. -
Secure Border Initiative
A plan to stop southern border states from invading the U.S. The plan included a physical border barrier, as well as border patrol agents and other technologies to manage illegal crossing of the border. -
Ortega Melendres vs. Joe Arpaio
Melendres was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped in Cave Creek, Arizona, by officers of Maricopa County Sherrif's Office. Although he displayed his paperwork and provided identification, Arpaio's officers detained him anyways. After the ordeal, Melendres filed a lawsuit declaring racial profiling. Soon after, others who had similar situations joined the lawsuit. -
Jan Brewer elected as Arizona's 22nd Governer
Jan Brewer is a member of the Republican party. She is responsible for the passing of SB1070. -
Arizonians Protest Immigration Law
The 5 mile march included thousands who showed up to show their outrage toward SB1070. Many claimed the law was racially profiling individuals and unjust. -
SB 1070
S1070, or Support Out Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act. Governor Jan Brewer signs the act into law. The law requires all aliens over 14 years of age to register with the U.S. Government who reside in the U.S. for more than 30 days. They must have identification and paperwork on hand at all times, and could be approached and checked at any time. This law caused a whole lot of controversy. -
Obama Administration appeals Arizona law
The administration argues that immigration reform is the job of the federal government, not of each individual state. Therefore, Arizona has no right to create such a law. -
Joe Arpaio re-elected
Joe Arpaio wins a sixth term as sheriff of Maricopa County. His time in office has been controversial due to immigration raids and racial profiling, He continues to advocate for strong immigration laws in Arizona. -
Ongoing Debate
Arizona/U.S. Immigration reform continues to effect thousands of individuals across the country. The issue continues to stand in a house divided amongst opposing views.
