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What the Supreme Court Ruling on SB 1070 Means for Children and Families
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June 29, 2012

By Wendy Cervantes

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The U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona's SB 1070 largely represents a victory on behalf of children and families by confirming that the authority to enforce immigration laws rests with the U.S. government. However, it is clear that Section 2(B), also known as the "Papers Please" provision, will result in a climate of fear among the immigrant community and lead to racial profiling. This fact sheet provides analysis of specific concerns impacting children and families.

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