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Ala. judge blocks parts of controversial immigration law

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WAFF) -

Judge Sharon Blackburn upheld parts of the controversial immigration law and blocked others Wednesday.

[Click here to read first ruling (PDF)]
[Click here to read second ruling (PDF)]

Several contentious sections have been struck down by the judge. A section making it a misdemeanor for an illegal immigrant to apply for or solicit work was enjoined.

Also, the section that many churches felt was unfair, not being allowed to conceal or harbor or transport illegal aliens, was removed.

Claiming payments to illegal workers on taxes and keeping an illegal worker while failing to hire a citizen were also enjoined.

Two big issues in the law will remain. It will be a misdemeanor for any illegal immigrant that possesses fake documents and law enforcement officers will have to make a reasonable attempt to determine citizenship.

WAFF 48 News has obtained a copy of the ruling and will bring you more details online and on WAFF 48 News Now at 4 p.m.

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