Arizona Cop Sues Over Immigration Law

The first two lawsuits against Arizona's immigration law are already on the books. One comes from a Tucson cop who patrols in a heavily Hispanic area and the other from a coalition of Latino church groups. At least one more major suit—from three groups, including the ACLU of Arizona—is expected by the end of the day, reports the Arizona Republic.

In Tucson, Officer Martin Escobar's suit says the law violates the Constitution and would actually hinder police investigations. It also argues that the law illegally requires police to perform the duties of immigration officers, notes the Arizona Daily Star. Any attempt to determine immigration status would "seriously impede law enforcement investigations and facilitate the successful commission of crimes in the United States," says the suit. (More Arizona immigration law stories.)