Nation’s Toughest Immigration Bill Signed into Law
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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the bill today. President Obama vows strong opposition.
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The Arizona Republic
Apr. 24, 2010
by Craig Harris, Alia Beard Rau and Glen Creno?
Moments after Gov. Jan Brewer signed Arizona's controversial new immigration law Friday, opponents promised legal challenges and economic sanctions against a state still reeling from the housing meltdown.
Before and after Senate Bill 1070 became law at 1:30 p.m., civil unrest punctuated by loud protests and several minor clashes took place at the state Capitol, where more than 1,500 people gathered to chant, pray and either praise or castigate the Republican governor.
At least four protesters were arrested, several after hurling water bottles at police officers in riot gear.
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Links:
70% of Arizona Voters Favor New State Measure Cracking Down On Illegal Immigration [Rasmussen Reports]
House Hispanic leaders ask Obama to block Arizona bill [Miami Herald]
40th Anniversary of 1st Earth Day a Grim Reminder of Immigration's Devastation of a Vision
[NumbersUSA]
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