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Arizona squares off against illegal immigration

A Border Patrol agent checks the identification cards of a driver and a passenger passing through a check point in Amado, Ariz., Tuesday, July 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A Border Patrol agent checks the identification cards of a driver and a passenger passing through a check point in Amado, Ariz., Tuesday, July 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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  • Two woman walk along the U.S.-Mexico border showing graffiti that reads 'the walls' in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Traffic moves along the border fence separating Nogales, Ariz., and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Vendors sell newspapers at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • A Border Patrol agent checks the identification cards of a driver and a passenger passing through a check point in Amado, Ariz., Tuesday, July 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • In this image made from video, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to the media Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Phoenix shortly before portions of Arizona's new immigration law, SB1070, were blocked by a federal judge. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
  • A Border Patrol agent inspects a vehicle passing through a checkpoint in Amado, Ariz., about 30 miles from the border with Mexico on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • A group of illegal immigrants wait in line while being deported to Mexico at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents — including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • A Border Patrol agent, who declined to give his name, is reflected in the mirror as he and another agent patrol near the U.S.-Mexico border in Nogales, Ariz., Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • An illegal immigrant holds a plastic bag containing his belongings while being deported at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents — including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • A group of illegal immigrants look at pedestrians as they are processed for deportation at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Az., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents — including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Inmates are seen from the isolated section of tents ready to house up to 110 inmates Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office jail in Phoenix. The tents, part of the Sheriff's Office Tent City jail, were set up to house illegal immigrants arrested under Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 that takes effect Thursday, July 29. The tents are separated from the inmates of the existing tent city. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Tents stand ready to house up to 110 inmates Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office jail in Phoenix. The tents, part of the Sheriff's Office Tent City jail, were set up to house illegal immigrants arrested under Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 that takes effect Thursday, July 29. The tents, shown on left, are separated from the inmates of the existing tent city, shown on right. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • A group of illegal immigrants wait in line while being deported to Mexico at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents — including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Ernesto Fiscal, foreground, and other illegal immigrants, who were deported to Mexico early Wednesday morning, gather near the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • A group of illegal immigrants walk in line as they are deported to Mexico at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents — including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Maria Uribe, center, and other opponents of Arizona State Bill 1070 celebrate outside the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 as they hear the news that U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton issued an injunction for the key portions of the controversial bill. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Nick de la Torre) MANDATORY CREDIT
  • A man walks past a group of illegal immigrants who were deported to Mexico early Wednesday morning near the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Jose Luis, right, an illegal immigrant who was deported to Mexico early Wednesday morning, gets dressed as he and other deportees gather near the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Reporters speak with U.S. Marshall Dave Gonzales outside the Sandra Day O'Connor Court House Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Phoenix shortly after portions of Arizona's new immigration law, SB1070, was blocked by a federal judge. The judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown. The law will still take effect Thursday, but without many of the provisions that angered opponents _ including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. The judge also put on hold a part of the law that required immigrants to carry their papers at all times, and made it illegal for undocumented workers to solicit employment in public places. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Federal police officers stand outside the grounds of the Sandra Day O'Connor Court House Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Phoenix moments after portions of Arizona's new immigration law, SB1070, was blocked by a Federal Judge. The judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown. The law will still take effect Thursday, but without many of the provisions that angered opponents _ including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. The judge also put on hold a part of the law that required immigrants to carry their papers at all times, and made it illegal for undocumented workers to solicit employment in public places. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • A group of illegal immigrants listen to a Border Patrol agent while being deported to Mexico at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents, including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Reporters speak with U.S. Marshall Dave Gonzales outside the Sandra Day O'Connor Court House Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Phoenix shortly after portions of Arizona's new immigration law, SB1070, was blocked by a federal judge. The judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown. The law will still take effect Thursday, but without many of the provisions that angered opponents _ including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. The judge also put on hold a part of the law that required immigrants to carry their papers at all times, and made it illegal for undocumented workers to solicit employment in public places. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • In this image made from video, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to the media Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Phoenix shortly before portions of Arizona's new immigration law, SB1070, were blocked by a federal judge. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputies arrive for training on how to enforce Arizona's new immigration law, SB1070, Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Phoenix moments after portions of the law were blocked by a federal judge. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • A group of illegal immigrants listen to a Border Patrol agent while being deported to Mexico at the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents, including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Traffic moves along the border fence separating Nogales, Ariz., and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Arizona's new immigration law SB1070 takes effect Thursday, July 29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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