Friday, May 27, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on immigration law could have impact on Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — A U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding an Arizona law that penalizes business for hiring illegal immigrants could put some weight behind a similar measure in Utah.

By a 5-3 vote, the court said Thursday that federal immigration law gives states the authority to impose sanctions on employers who hire undocumented workers. In so doing, it rejected arguments that states have no role in immigration matters.

READ MORE: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705373417/US-Supreme-Court-ruling-on-immigration-law-could-have-impact-on-Utah.html

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