Arizona v. United States

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:argued_on April 25, 2012
gptkbp:case_analysis Used in law schools for constitutional law education
Examined the balance of power in immigration enforcement
Relevant to ongoing immigration reform discussions
gptkbp:case_number 11-182
Originated from Arizona's immigration law challenges
gptkbp:case_outcome Majority opinion emphasized federal authority
Allowed some provisions to stand
Unconstitutional provisions
Partial victory for the federal government
Influenced public opinion on immigration policy
Invalidated provisions allowing police to check immigration status
gptkbp:case_significance Highlighted immigration enforcement issues
gptkbp:case_types Constitutional law case
gptkbp:consequences Set limits on state immigration enforcement authority
Influenced future immigration laws
gptkbp:decided_by gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
June 25, 2012
gptkbp:dissenting_opinion gptkb:Justice_Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg
Dissent argued for state rights
gptkbp:has_implications_for State sovereignty
gptkbp:historical_context Post-9/11 immigration policies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arizona v. United States
gptkbp:impact State immigration policies
gptkbp:involved_parties gptkb:United_States_government
gptkb:State_of_Arizona
gptkbp:judged_by 5-3 decision
gptkbp:judges Justices Roberts, Kennedy, Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor
gptkbp:judicial_review Constitutionality of state laws
Justices Scalia, Thomas, Alito
Reviewed by the Supreme Court for constitutionality
gptkbp:legal_context Preemption doctrine
gptkbp:legal_framework Federal immigration law
Affected similar state laws across the country
Limited state enforcement powers
gptkbp:legal_issue Immigration enforcement
Ongoing discussions about state vs. federal powers
gptkbp:legal_outcome Struck down 'show me your papers' provision
Struck down key provisions of SB 1070
gptkbp:legal_representation gptkb:Kris_Kobach
Federal supremacy
Solicitor General Donald Verrilli
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act
Various state laws challenged
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage
gptkbp:outcome Parts of Arizona's SB 1070 were struck down
gptkbp:precedent Set precedent for future cases
State immigration laws
gptkbp:public_perception gptkb:Justice_Anthony_Kennedy
gptkbp:public_reaction Controversial ruling
gptkbp:related_cases gptkb:Chamber_of_Commerce_v._Whiting
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:SB_1070
gptkbp:significance Federal vs. state power in immigration law
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Rehnquist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4