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Rick Gordon

Are we becoming a police state? Five things that have civil liberties advocates nervous - 0 views

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  • Rick Gordon on 01 Sep 13
     
    This is a great article about the blatant civil liberties of the US constitution being ignored by the people we are suppose to be trusting the most, the police. If there were ever a time to sit back and take a look at what the cost of personal freedom for our national security is it would be now.
pat2205578

Investigation: People shot and killed by police this year - 0 views

www.washingtonpost.com/...police-shootings

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  • pat2205578 on 06 Feb 16
     
    Shootings by police per month in 2016 Shootings by police per month in 2015 Shooting deaths per million residents, by state So far this year, there have been shootings per million people nationwide. The highest state rates fall in the South and West. Locations of the shootings Each marks the location of a deadly shooting.
  • Jessica Brickie on 27 Feb 16
     
    I think that it is great that people are looking at both shootings made by not only regular people yet also people that are shot by the police. I think it is an interesting statistic to look at.
  • Jesus Chino on 27 Feb 16
     
    It is good to get the stats on the number of people killed by the police and other individuals. That way, no harsh bias can be argued.
Enrique Vargas

Police raid 2 Mich. medical marijuana dispensaries - 0 views

www.chron.com/...juana-dispensaries-2141249.php

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  • Enrique Vargas on 03 Oct 11
     
    Police raided a Michigan Marijuana dispensaries on suspicions of not following the state guidelines. Protesters stated to gather at the dispensaries claiming that there are sick people who need their medicine. Texas state law does not allow people to sell pot to each other even though over 99,000 people have a state issued medical marijuana card.
Clayton Pounds

Drug Testing for State Assistance - 0 views

www.wbko.com/...ive_Food_Stamps_113823879.html

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  • Clayton Pounds on 01 Feb 12
     
    This short article shows a bill that passed in Kentucky to start testing for illegal drugs to get state assistance such as food stamps or any cash assistant programs.  Positive testing results will not be given to police, but will cause the applicant to be ineligible. Also they must be tested yearly.
JENNIFER MOLINA

Supreme Court mostly rejects Arizona immigration law; gov says 'heart' remains - 1 views

www.cnn.com/...scotus-arizona-law

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  • JENNIFER MOLINA on 30 Aug 13
     
    Arizona Law - Illegal immigration is still in controversy on how Law Enforcement will conduct proper immigration stauts checks. Having the proper procedures in place can elimanate other legal matters concerning racing profiling.
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  • Brittany Aguirre on 31 Aug 13
     
    I understand that Arizona is just trying to stop immigration but some of the laws and rules taking place are making it seem like it is allowed to racial profile. Though that may not be the case. People are thinking that if you look Mexican then the police can pull you over but I reality there most likely not going to do that. If you get pulled over for speeding and then for some reason the cop thinks you could be illegal then he can ask for paper work. I get that the law seems racial, but Arizonans should not care so much if your a citizen and have nothing to hide.
  • Donette Fincher on 01 Sep 13
     
    Arizona immigration laws have consistently supported racial profiling and make it difficult for legal Latinos to avoid being harassed, interrogated and detained unlawfully. State laws should be fair and adhere with constitutional freedoms afforded all citizens. If you're an American citizen, you're afforded the same rights as other citizens and should not be detained unlawfully because you "look like an immigrant". This is where Arizona crosses the line with it's immigration laws.
  • alexis casillas on 01 Sep 13
     
    I understand how these immigration laws here in Arizona can make people feel, however i feel like if i have nothing to hide whats the problem. I still don't like the fact that it makes it so easy for police to racial profile because its almost insulting to get pulled over for no reason except skin color. I have seen cops pull people over just for skin color, especially in the northern part of Arizona and its wrong.
Elizabeth Brzezinski

Ranchers Alarmed by Killing Near Border - 0 views

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  • Robert N. Krentz Jr., 58, the scion of one of the best-known and oldest ranching families here in southeast Arizona, was found shot to death March 27 on his vast, remote ranch north of here after radioing to his brother that he was aiding someone he believed to be an illegal immigrant. Mr. Krentz went missing shortly after that call, and the police found his body several hours later in his all-terrain vehicle, his guns untouched in the back, his dog shot and critically wounded. Fresh footprints led from the scene to the Mexican border 20 miles away. Given Mr. Krentz’s radio transmission, the footprints and heavy drug and illegal immigrant trafficking in that area, investigators are working on the assumption that he encountered a smuggler, possibly heading back to Mexico.
  • Elizabeth Brzezinski on 05 Jun 12
     
    This NY Times article looks into the murder of Robert Krentz, the Arizona farmer, who was shot to death in Cochise County. Clues led to the possibility that it may have been an illegal alien who shot and killed Mr. Krentz. This event occurred during the heated debate as to whether Arizona's new immigration law, requiring documentation of legal status in the United States, should go into effect.
Timothy Green

What does Arizona's new immigration law mean to travelers in Arizona? - 0 views

www.consumertraveler.com/...w-mean-to-travelers-in-arizona

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  • Timothy Green on 04 Sep 11
     
    This article states what complications Hispanic people face right now here in Arizona with police. The law states that a cop is allowed to arrest someone, granted they follow certain steps, if they have reasonable suspicion. Many people find that it borders racism and aren't comfortable with the new law.
Juanita Bodenschatz

Legistlaters try again for guns on campus - 0 views

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  • Juanita Bodenschatz on 05 Feb 12
     
    Governor Brewer apprehensions on the previous bill were the rights were not spelled out distinctly. She indicated the law could have applied to elementary and high school campuses. The National Rifle Association is in support of the purposed bill. Lawmakers supposedly held assemblies with University and Police officials. January 9th the bill was introduced to the legislature. Supposing the bill passes into law, Arizona would be marked as one out of the only five states where guns are allowed on a college campus.
dylan havener

Arizona Gun Law: Concealed Weapons Allowed Without Permit Under New Law - 0 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...un-law-concealed_n_541445.html

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  • Jennifer Odgers on 04 Sep 11
     
    The new gun law is explained in this web site. Stating that people do not have to have a permit to conceal a weapon in arizona. It also says what people ages 21 and older have to do in order to carry a concealed weapon.
  • dylan havener on 03 Oct 11
     
    This article explains Arizona's new gun law proposed by Jan Brewer. In Arizona if you are at least 21 years of age you can now carry a concealed weapon with no permit required. This brings back our second amendment rights that many feared were diminishing. Citizens are obviously excited about the new law as it provides means for protection, but police are a little uneasy.
dsmoliver1

Arizona's Other Crazy New Law - 1 views

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  • Ryan Van Buskirk on 03 Oct 11
     
    In an attempt to preserve all that they believe is great about a free and just America, Arizona has opened US culture to two words that previously were the exclusive province of Nazi Germany and the communist bloc: "Papers, please."
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  • Chris Nielsen on 04 Oct 11
     
    In an attempt to preserve all that they believe is great about a free and just America, Arizona has opened US culture to two words that previously were the exclusive province of Nazi Germany and the communist bloc: "Papers, please."
  • sabrina payne on 05 Feb 12
     
    This is crazy its about how the copscan arrest you on the spot if you can't prove your citizenship status. Further more it states that if you buy a gun made in Arizona you don't have to register it.
  • dsmoliver1 on 31 Jan 15
     
    The weapon of choose becomes their Constitution right to bear arms. Perhaps that prospect will make police a little more concerned about who they round up on the streets. We doubt it. Weapon's instructors in Arizona feel cheated by the state's law makers as they are killing their business.
  • anonymous on 31 Jan 15
     
    It is wrong to be stopped by patrol just because you don't seem to look like you're from the US. As for the weapons not having to be licensed also defeats the purpose. I think anyone who owns a concealed weapon should be trained on how to use it, and with that you have to own a license.
  • anonymous on 31 Jan 15
     
    I defiantly disagree with both of these laws. I don't think it is right that a cop can pull someone over just to make sure they are legal. I also think in order to be allowed to handle a gun people should go through safety classes.
  • lukemclellan on 03 Feb 15
     
    I think there should be a little more added to both these laws. If you want to search someone regardless of race, gender, religion or whatever you should need probable cause. Also I think if you are going to handle any type of weapon you should have some background with weapons handling; maybe off free weapons safety classes at public ranges?
adyanada

Connecticut's gun law linked to large homicide drop - CNN.com - 0 views

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  • adyanada on 27 Jan 16
     
    In 1995, a permit-to-purchase handgun law went into effect in Connecticut, stating that people who want to buy a gun must apply for a license (or permit) with the local police, a process that involves a background check, as well as complete at least eight hours of gun safety training. Since this law, homicide has seen a reduction in that area but there is still more that needs to be done.
Jessica Brickie

How Arizona Saved Itself from Illegal Immigration - 0 views

www.nationalreview.com/...egal-immigration-policy-worked

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  • Jessica Brickie on 26 Feb 16
     
    Arizona has tried many things to stop illegal immigrants from coming into Arizona. Some of these things have included adding more police power by the borders, and building a wall. But what we really need to be looking at is stopping the illegal immigrants from getting what they want when they finally get into the United States because then they will stop coming in.
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