Tenth Amendment

1.Source:
Arizona Governor Signs Immigration Bill. April 23, 2010
http://articles.cnn.com/2010-04-23/politics/obama.immigration_1_illegal-immigration-immigration-laws-arizona-gov?_s=PM:POLITICS

2.Constitutional Connection:
The Tenth Amendment
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

3.Explanation Of Connection:
This newspaper article revealed Governor Jan Brewer signing a immigration bill that requires the police of Arizona whether or not a person is legally there. The bill also makes it a necessity that all immigrants must carry their alien registration documents at all times and give police the right to question anyone if they have reason to suspect.Also, the governor issued an executive order that requires alll officers to take training so they would not be charged with racial profiling.

This article is clear evidence that the Tenth Amendment is being applied to today's society. The constitution did not specificly give the power to do what Arizona is doing. So they took it upon themselves, and backing them up is Tenth Amendment. It states "powers not delegated....are reserved to the States." The power of the state, in this case, is the Governor Brewer. By her physically signing a bill, which the constitution does not disagree with makes this state actions "constutionally okay". Meaing they can do this.

Looking from the immigrants point of view i dont believe it is fair. I would think that it was an power abuse. The article mentioned, "illegal is not a race; its a crime." I agree with this statement. Just because they are not American does not mean they are doing wrong or breaking any serious law. But from a citizens point of view i wouldnt mind the bill. If i were a worker and there where many immigrants in the same field as me i would want them gone simply because it would give me a better chance at a job.