AL Asks Court to Review Part of Immigration Law

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By CBS 8 News

Story Created: Jan 16, 2013 at 5:41 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 16, 2013 at 5:41 PM CDT

 

The state asked the judges Tuesday to review a section of the law that makes it a crime to assist, harbor or transport anyone who's in the country illegally.

 

Opponents of the law have called the section inhumane, but the state says it doesn't conflict with federal law. It also says the justices haven't reviewed a similar law in other states including Arizona.

 

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stuck down parts of Alabama's law last year, including the section that prohibits harboring illegal immigrants.

 

The state argues the provision is constitutional.

 

Opponents of the law said Wednesday they're disappointed the state is appealing.

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