WASHINGTON – With the Supreme Court oral argument in Arizona et al v. United States scheduled for April 25, the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) has several experts available to discuss Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law, the legal issues before the Supreme Court with respect to state-level immigration enforcement and the possible ramifications for states that have enacted or are considering similar legislation. S everal states, including Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Utah have enacted immigration enforcement measures that in some ways are similar to Arizona's law.
Experts include:
Meissner and Ziglar, in their capacity as former INS Commissioners, submitted an amici brief to the Supreme Court in the Arizona case. Both will attend the Supreme Court oral argument on April 25.
To reach Meissner, Ziglar or Chishti, before or after the oral argument, please contact MPI Communications Director Michelle Mittelstadt at 202-266-1910 or Deputy Communications Director Burke Speaker at 202-266-1920.
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