City tweaks SB 1070 enforcement policies

A federal judge last year temporarily blocked yet another provision of Arizona's controversial SB 1070 immigration measure from being enforced.
A federal judge last year temporarily blocked yet another provision of Arizona’s controversial SB 1070 immigration measure from being enforced.

By Darren DaRonco | Arizona Daily Star

Tucson police officers got new orders from the City Council on how to enforce SB 1070.

Dozens of people packed council chambers for the unanimous vote approving changes to the rules officers will follow when immigration issues arise.

Some of the changes emphasize that officers focus on suspects, not on victims’ or witnesses’ immigration status; require the presence of a parent or guardian if officers question a juvenile on immigration status; and make reasonable attempts to find alternatives to towing a vehicle during a traffic stop when the violation does mandate impoundment.

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