Arizona sued by Federal Government over Immigration Law

The state of Arizona is facing a lot of heat after the United States Justice Department decided that it would file a lawsuit against the state of Arizona on grounds that the new immigration law enacted by the state intrudes on privilages given specially to the federal authorities.

The Justice Department has thought of bringing in the lawsuit as they believe that formulation of immigration laws is a federal responsibility and since the Constitution gives supreme status to federal law over and above state laws, then formulating a new immigration law by a state is unconstitutional.

The lawsuit also has another aspect that deals with civil liberties of the people. According to the suitors the new law can lead to harassment of foreigners as well as U.S. citizens by the police forces.

According to a speech given by United States President Barack Obama, the new legislation may also violate the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

The case which has been filed in Phoenix is likely to escalate the current explosive environment over the new immigration law.

It is being believd that the federal arguments are quite strong and they would surely convince the presiding judge to make the new law unconstitutional in nature.