Paul J: Law and Police

paul j: The Associated Press By Paul J. Weber The Associated Press Mon., May 8, 2017 AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mexican government, San Antonio's police chief and others slammed Texas' new sanctuary cities law on Monday, saying that requiring local law enforcement to help enforce U.S. immigration law could lead to racial profiling and will fan distrust of the police by the state's many Hispanics, according to Toronto Star. The law, which takes effect in September and which critics say is the most anti-immigrant since a 2010 Arizona law, will allow police officers to ask about the immigration status of anyone they detain, including during routine traffic stops. Opponents protested outside of the Governor's mansion on Sunday evening. Republican Gov. A few dozen people protested outside his mansion in Austin on Monday. Greg Abbott signed the law Sunday evening on Facebook Live with no advanced warning. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.