St. George, UT) - A US Supreme Court ruling on Monday that upheld a key part off Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants will establish the how Utah and other states will move foward with similar measures that were on hold pending the high court decision.

Utah's bill passed in 2011 requires law enforcement to check the immigration status of anyone detained for a felony or serious misdemeanor. Unlike neighboring Arizona, Utah makes checks discretionary for those suspected of lesser offenses.

Utah passed provisions outlining a guest worker program that allows illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition. However, those aspects of the legislation do not immediately take effect and experts say implementation is unlikely.

In a non-scientific survey of 180,457 responses to a KCSG.com poll conducted June 26 - 28, 2012 to the question: "Should police be allowed to check the immigration status of everyone stopped or arrested?" -

Eighty-three percent (83%) said, "Yes"

Fifteen percent (15%) said "No"

Three percent (3%) said they weren't sure

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