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Some liberal justices and some conservative justices were skeptical -- times of the solicitor general honored Donald -- argument because he was arguing.

That Arizona should not be able to check the immigration status of random people that they arrest bear rally says.

That's the federal government's job but Chief Justice John Roberts -- it doesn't seem like the -- even want to know.

Who is here illegally or not and justice Sonia Sotomayor who was appointed by President Obama.

Said to with the solicitor general quote.

You can see it's not selling very well wanted to try to come up with something else.

Conservative justice Antonin Scalia had this question if in fact somebody.

Who does not belong in this country is in Arizona.

Arizona has no power what -- -- -- mean if it does not include the ability to defend your borders and this is a very important case politically but.

President Obama's other appointee was -- -- -- -- recused herself.

Due to a conflict of interest but at different times justices Breyer Ginsburg and Sotomayor expressed concern that this -- I'll make it easy to lock up people who -- here legally and that gave the ACLU hope.

That the law will be struck down.

It became clear through the course of today's argument -- And got -- justices are concerned.

About eight -- system of mass incarceration that's going to catch US citizens and immigrants were lawfully in the United States.

So a lot going on inside and outside the courtroom yesterday but a ruling is not likely until June.