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Federal Judge Invalidates Provisions of Indiana Anti-Immigrant Law

HeadlineApr 01, 2013

A federal judge has struck down key sections of Indiana’s 2011 anti-immigrant law. Inspired by Arizona’s law, the measure empowered law enforcement officers to request proof of legal residency of anyone they suspect of being undocumented, allowed the warrantless arrests of non-U.S. citizens and effectively criminalized use of consular identification.

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