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Justice Dept. Challenges Utah Anti-Immigrant Law

HeadlineNov 23, 2011

The U.S. Department of Justice is challenging Utah’s recent immigration law, calling it unconstitutional. Under the measure, Utah law enforcement officers would be forced to check the citizenship or legal immigration status of people stopped for violations. The Justice Department’s move follows earlier actions against similar measures in Arizona, Alabama and South Carolina.

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