Immigrants Might Leave Arizona But Not The Country

Immigrants left Arizona after SB 1070, many moving to Colorado, California and New Mexico. - - Donna Poisl

by SERGIO QUINTANA

When Arizona legislators introduced SB 1070 earlier this year, their intention was to crack down on illegal immigrants in the state. The law requires police to check the immigration status of anyone in custody. Since the controversial law took effect, many of the toughest measures have been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.

One of the key goals of the law was to encourage undocumented immigrants to self-deport to their home countries. But while people are leaving Arizona, many may be moving to other states, including neighboring New Mexico.
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