(Phoenix, AZ) -- Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law. The filing was made with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Thurssday afternoon, and the state is asking for an expedited process. Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton blocked a part of the law that requires police to determine the immigration status of a person who is detained or arrested. Another section requiring immigrants to carry immigration registration papers was also blocked. Demonstrators protested against the law Thursday in Phoenix, New York and Los Angeles.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he's doing his job as usual in the wake of a court ruling blocking key provisions of Arizona's new immigration law. Arpaio, known for his crackdowns on suspected illegal immigrants in the Phoenix area, took issue with the suggestion that he might disregard the federal judge's orders.
A crowd gathered outside Arpaio's office Thursday as arrests were reported at an immigration protest in downtown Phoenix. The demonstrations come on the day Arizona's controversial immigration law went into effect. For his part, the sheriff said deputies were prepared to put handcuffs on anyone breaking the law.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he doesn't condone racial profiling, he just targets criminals.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says if the cops don't want to ask about a suspect's status, his deputies can sort things out at the county jail.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says there have been thousands of arrests of illegal immigrants in his county.
Arpaio says his department will continue to enforce the laws on the books.
A number of people have been arrested at an immigration protest in downtown Phoenix. A crowd gathered outside the office of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio , who has become known for his crackdowns on suspected illegal immigrants in the Phoenix area. He says he will continue doing what he has done for over two years.
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon says city officials have been working non-stop to make sure everyone stays safe amid protests over Arizona's new immigration law. Saying, "this isn't just about Phoenix or Arizona," the two-term Democrat suggested "this about our nation." According to Gordon, the only true fix to the immigration issue and security for the border lies in Washington, DC. Gordon said he's been working with Republicans and Democrats, and expects some movement on the issue in Congress after the November elections.
