Later this year, the Supreme Court will hear a case related to an
Arizona law that requires the use of E-Verify, the federal online
employment eligibility verification system. The case, which will be
held December 8, should clarify whether states have the right to
mandate the use of such a program. Opponents of the Arizona law claim
it infringes on the rights of individuals, while supporters of the law
state that the state has the right to monitor and remove business
licenses, because it is the entity that provides those licenses.
It
is believed that the decision from the Supreme Court will hold weight
in more than just the Arizona law that requires the use of E-Verify. It
could also provide guidance for states seeking to implement other laws
related to immigration enforcement.
