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Brewer expects ruling on SB1070 in hours

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By: ABC15.com staff, wire reports

PHOENIX - A ruling on the implementation of SB1070 is expected in just hours.

In an interview on CNN Tuesday, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said she expected the decision at any time, but no later than Wednesday.

It is unclear how Judge Susan Bolton might rule in the multiple court cases filed against implementation of the law.

Brewer spoke openly on CNN about the controversial law, addressing concerns over the possibility of racial profiling. She explained that is not the intent of the law, saying she had similar concerns but is confident officers will not take the responsibility lightly.

SB1070 takes effect Thursday, creating a potentially volatile mix of police, illegal immigrants and thousands of activists, many planning to show up without identification as a show of solidarity.

At least one group plans to block access to federal offices, daring officers to ask them their immigration status.

"Our message for that day is: 'Don't comply, don't buy,"' said activist Liz Hourican, whose group, CodePink, plans to block the driveway for immigration offices in downtown Phoenix.

As both sides prepare, Bolton is still deciding whether to step in and block the law. It requires officers enforcing other laws to check a person's immigration status if they suspect the person is in the country illegally. It also bans illegal immigrants from soliciting work in a public place.

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