Posted on 07/17/2010 12:59:42 PM PDT by COUNTrecount
Arizona's not alone.
Five states have introduced similar immigration laws since The Grand Canyon State passed controversial legislation that is scheduled to kick in on July 29, according the Los Angeles Times.
The number of immigration-based laws and resolutions supported by states has increased by more than 10 times in recent years.
"Lawmakers are frustrated with federal inaction," Ann Morse, a program director with the National Conference of State Legislatures told the newspaper. "Until the federal government acts, states will still see this as an area where they see the need to play a leadership role."
The group says officials in five states—Michigan, South Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island—have introduced similar immigration laws to Arizona's.
The legislation, which has sparked protests by civil rights and religious groups, mandates that immigrants carry documentation of their status. It also requires police to question people about their immigration status if the cops have "reasonable suspicion."
Critics say the law could lead to racial profiling. Supporters argue the law is necessary because the federal government hasn't done enough to curb illegal immigration.
A federal judge began hearing arguments last week over whether the law should be enacted later this month as scheduled. There are seven challenges in total, including one by the U.S. Department of Justice, to the law.
Several states already have their own regulations regarding illegal immigrants. Colorado bars undocumented workers from obtaining in-state tuition. In Tennessee, knowingly presenting a fake ID to get a job is illegal. And in Nebraska officials must confirm immigration status in order to receive public benefits.
And more Americans wouldn't mind an Arizona-like immigration law in their own state, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll. Voters said by 48% to 35% that they'd support similar legislation.
Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute predicted the Arizona law would be a factor in the November elections.
"The Arizona immigration law has emerged as a major divide in the country, but the numbers are on the side of those supporting it," he said.
And don’t get me started on the illicit curling matches. They’re worse than dog-fighters, I tell ya.
I’m glad about Michigan, but puzzled as to why we are actually doing something right...for a change.
Are we concerned about Jenny? or what?
(kidding)
This is the first I've heard, no national screaming for three-plus years, no charges of all the racism inherent in Rhode Island, cops especially, the neighbor-states did not mount an economic boycott. Hmm ...
Thanks for the post.
“I’m surprised this is happening in MI and MN.”
Yeah, me too.
MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm created her list of “Cool Cities”, which probably doubles as a list of Michigan sanctuary cities.
And living in MN, I’m not surprised. I would be surprised if the Dims and National Council of Churchs here even let it get a hearing.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2548949/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2548957/posts
Thread bump.
“don’t forget Comrade Coleman in St.Paul:”
Like Soucheray says: “The closer you get to the country’s
tallest buildings, the closer you are to the “mystery”.
Good luck Bob!
Oh my dear precious friend. I miss you so much!
I’m glad you can’t see what has happened to us all.
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