Feb 152010
Without debate, the Senate on Monday approved a far-reaching measure designed to give police more power — and more direction — to stop and arrest those who they believe are in the country illegally.
SB 1070 would require police to make a “reasonable attempt” to determine the immigration status of anyone they come into contact with during an investigation. And it would make the mere presence of an illegal immigrant anywhere in Arizona a violation of state trespass laws.
Other provisions of the measure would:
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