The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a controversial Arizona law that, in essence, would punish businesses hiring illegal aliens.  The Obama administration has taken a position against the law, claiming that only the federal government may enforce immigration laws.  The law was intended to sanction employers who hire illegal immigrants, but since its 2008 enactment, there have been numerous arrests of illegal immigrants on criminal charges, such as forged documents or stolen identities.  Immigrants in Arizona have also been suffering much abuse and attack since these laws were enacted.  The outcome of this case could signal how the Court would handle the controversial and more expansive Arizona immigration enforcement law, known as SB1070.

Hate crimes, especially ones that are racially charged, are deeply rooted in our nation’s history.  Despite the election of Barack Obama to the highest position in the country, Americans continue to fight an uphill battle against racism.  In recent years, immigrants have become the targeted recipients of such discrimination.  Although most often it does not escalate to brutal attacks and fatal stabbings, there continues to be an overwhelmingly high number of reports of immigrants being discriminated against in the workplace.  Discriminating against an individual based on race or national origin is unlawful and can be prosecuted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Please visit the EEOC’s website for further information.

The law firm of Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., recognizes that in many situations immigrants do not have a voice that can be heard.  Although America was founded by immigrants, and is primarily comprised of immigrants, in recent years our country has failed to properly support and integrate modern day immigrants into the workforce.  The attorneys at Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., dedicate a large amount of their practice to employment discrimination claims.  For any questions, contact an attorney at the Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. law firm for a free consultation at 1-800-585-4658. Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C.’s website is located at www.lmblaw.com.