Obama Ripped For Misrepresenting AZ Immigration Law
(FOXNews.com) - Some people are taking on President Obama for what they say are inaccuracies in his criticism of Arizona's immigration law. Here's what he said at a Cinco de Mayo event Wednesday: "We can't start singling out people because of who they look like, or how they talk, or how they dress."
But critics say the Arizona law doesn't allow that. It stipulates questioning can come only after a lawful stop, detention, or arrest. Lawmakers specifically amended the measure last week to address complaints about possible profiling. One of the changes strengthens restrictions against using race or ethnicity as the basis for questioning. Another clarified that officers are not required to question victims or witnesses about their legal status.
Despite these changes, a senior administration official tells Fox: "The amendments do not eliminate the administration's strong concerns about this law."
But critics say the Arizona law doesn't allow that. It stipulates questioning can come only after a lawful stop, detention, or arrest. Lawmakers specifically amended the measure last week to address complaints about possible profiling. One of the changes strengthens restrictions against using race or ethnicity as the basis for questioning. Another clarified that officers are not required to question victims or witnesses about their legal status.
Despite these changes, a senior administration official tells Fox: "The amendments do not eliminate the administration's strong concerns about this law."
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