PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The state of Indiana tried to put an end to illegal immigration in May 2011 by passing their own immigration law.

In an effort to crack down on illegal immigration in other areas of the country, several states including Arizona, Utah, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama have passed similar legislation.

Six other states including Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, Utah and Alabama have passed their own legislation in an effort to control the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. Their reason for passing the legislation is a direct result of Congress\’ failure to enact or enforce comprehensive federal immigration legislation.

In part seven of Arizona immigration attorney Jonathan Bartell\’s seven-part series focusing on each states\’ immigration law, he will discuss Indiana\’s law and its impact on residents.

\”The initial thought on the bill when it was presented to legislators is that is was a \”copycat\” of Arizona\’s controversial immigration law,\” said the family immigration attorney. \”Many people still find the law unconstitutional even after revisions were made to try and mirror laws already enacted in the state.\”

Senate Bill 590

An Indiana state senator introduced SB 590 in February 2011, but it was not passed until May after months of modifications by legislators. The law, which was to take effect in July 2011, was proceeded by federal judges blocking the law, and several lawsuits.

– Requires that only English be used in state government, library and public school documents, automated telephone systems and emails. People employed by those departments are to only speak English when dealing with the public.

– In-state tuition would not be offered to undocumented immigrants and no scholarships, grants or financial aid would be granted.

– It would be illegal for immigrants to use ID cards issued by foreign consulates as proof of identification.

– Any person who has a deportation order or Department of Homeland Security detainer, or a person thought to be charged with an aggravated felony can be arrested by local police officers.

– Makes it a crime to transport, harbor or conceal immigrants.

– Companies that employ illegal immigrants could be penalized and shut down.

– Requires the use of the E-Verify system to check the immigration status of current and new employees in state offices, libraries, schools and various businesses.

\”This law crosses the constitutional boundaries that Indiana residents are entitled to and it is attempting to fix areas of the U.S. that are federal, not state, concerns,\” the consular processing attorney said. \”Unlawful arrests without any suspicion of foul play or criminal activity leaves residents at risk for discrimination, whether they are here legally or not.\”

Legislators in the state of Indiana are now waiting for an appeals court to hear the case, as federal judges have blocked the law from implementation.

\”These states are accomplishing very little by passing their own immigration laws,\” said Jonathan Bartell, attorney. \”All they are doing is creating an environment full of fear for residents, when they need to be focusing their efforts on getting the federal government to pass new legislation.\”

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