Sept. 30 2010
The U.N has spoken its’ peace about human smuggling and illegal immigration. Amid the turmoil that both aspects have caused to not only South Texas, but to other countries, they have said the following:
"This is a reminder that while states are entitled to regulate movement across their borders they must do so in accordance with their obligations under international law including international human rights law. The statement said irregular migrants were particularly vulnerable to abuse. Governments too often treated them purely in terms of national security, often driven by hostile domestic political pressures”.[1]
The article went on to discuss how the U.N believes that states such as Arizona should take national and international law into consideration before going and making laws against illegal immigration. They also directed their remarks towards other nations as well.
Comment: Since the U.N does not carry much weight as the opinion of the citizens of the states involved, as well as the federal government, this does not have much impact other than that now, illegal immigration has international interest and attention, and seemingly, cases around the world, not just Arizona or Texas, are being pulled into the spotlight. Perhaps this will shine light upon the need to create comprehensive immigration reform.
[1] http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-51850420100930
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