Republican and Democratic Line Blurred on Controversial Arizona Immigration Law
Arizona made headlines, and history, when they passed SB 1070, the most controversial immigration law to date in American history.
This law has already caused protests and heated debate between Arizona citizens, state governments, and the White House.
What used to be a very distinct line between Democratic and Republican views on immigration has been blurred, as has which ways Arizonians are leaning politically.
Arizona's new immigration law (scheduled to go into effect July 29th) makes it a crime to be in the country without proper paperwork, and gives police permission to question individuals about their status if they suspect they are undocumented.
This has become such an extremely hot topic between immigration rights groups and the government because it brings into question Constitutional rights as well as how far the American government is willing to go on immigration.
Arizona, a Republican-run state, is arguing against the accusations that SB 1070 will cause racial profiling and has already encountered multiple lawsuits, most notably from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
The Nations Response on Arizona's Immigration Law Democrats are historically less forceful about immigration reform.
Before Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the bill, President Obama strongly criticized it, saying it is "misguided" and looking to the Justice Department to determine if it is infringing on civil rights.
Obama's administration is leaning towards a more comprehensive immigration reform to take place this year, as opposed to the more radical reforms Arizona is taking.
Brewer's response to the protests and federal criticisms is simple.
She says she is doing what is best for the people in her state, Republican and Democrat alike.
"I firmly believe [the law] represents what's best for Arizona," Brewer told ABC.
"Border-related violence and crime due to illegal immigration are critically important issues for the people of our state, to my administration, and to me as your governor and as a citizen.
" Other states are taking the lead from Arizona and considering incorporating harsher immigration laws into their own state legislation.
The Immigration Policy Center has at least 15 states considering radical immigration legislation: * Arkansas * Maryland * Michigan * Minnesota * Missouri * Nebraska * Nevada * New Jersey * North Carolina * Ohio * Pennsylvania * South Carolina * Tennessee * Texas * Utah Not only is the country divided on whether they think the Arizona immigration law is going to have a good or bad impact, but Arizonians are blurring the lines of bipartisanship with their views on the matter.
Their opinions are not only skewed over the legislation, but over Obama and the bipartisan ideologies as well.
The overall prediction of this political battle in Arizona is that Republican support will rise, but only in the short run.
Only 31% of the Latin population, which is the largest growing demographic in the country, supports the Arizona immigration law, according to a NBC/MSNBC/Telemundo poll.
It is no surprise to note that the overall Latin community thinks that Democrats will better protect and represent their community on a national level, but it is shocking to see the decrease in national support of the Democratic Party when it comes to immigration.
The nation is pulled in two over the controversial Arizona immigration law.
It is still a question if the bill will actually be passed on time due to the substantial amount of lawsuits that have already been put against the state.
However, as the Arizona governor pointed out, the Arizona immigration law SB 1070 is the state's way of working to solve a crisis that it did not create and which the federal government refused to fix.
This law has already caused protests and heated debate between Arizona citizens, state governments, and the White House.
What used to be a very distinct line between Democratic and Republican views on immigration has been blurred, as has which ways Arizonians are leaning politically.
Arizona's new immigration law (scheduled to go into effect July 29th) makes it a crime to be in the country without proper paperwork, and gives police permission to question individuals about their status if they suspect they are undocumented.
This has become such an extremely hot topic between immigration rights groups and the government because it brings into question Constitutional rights as well as how far the American government is willing to go on immigration.
Arizona, a Republican-run state, is arguing against the accusations that SB 1070 will cause racial profiling and has already encountered multiple lawsuits, most notably from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
The Nations Response on Arizona's Immigration Law Democrats are historically less forceful about immigration reform.
Before Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the bill, President Obama strongly criticized it, saying it is "misguided" and looking to the Justice Department to determine if it is infringing on civil rights.
Obama's administration is leaning towards a more comprehensive immigration reform to take place this year, as opposed to the more radical reforms Arizona is taking.
Brewer's response to the protests and federal criticisms is simple.
She says she is doing what is best for the people in her state, Republican and Democrat alike.
"I firmly believe [the law] represents what's best for Arizona," Brewer told ABC.
"Border-related violence and crime due to illegal immigration are critically important issues for the people of our state, to my administration, and to me as your governor and as a citizen.
" Other states are taking the lead from Arizona and considering incorporating harsher immigration laws into their own state legislation.
The Immigration Policy Center has at least 15 states considering radical immigration legislation: * Arkansas * Maryland * Michigan * Minnesota * Missouri * Nebraska * Nevada * New Jersey * North Carolina * Ohio * Pennsylvania * South Carolina * Tennessee * Texas * Utah Not only is the country divided on whether they think the Arizona immigration law is going to have a good or bad impact, but Arizonians are blurring the lines of bipartisanship with their views on the matter.
Their opinions are not only skewed over the legislation, but over Obama and the bipartisan ideologies as well.
The overall prediction of this political battle in Arizona is that Republican support will rise, but only in the short run.
Only 31% of the Latin population, which is the largest growing demographic in the country, supports the Arizona immigration law, according to a NBC/MSNBC/Telemundo poll.
It is no surprise to note that the overall Latin community thinks that Democrats will better protect and represent their community on a national level, but it is shocking to see the decrease in national support of the Democratic Party when it comes to immigration.
The nation is pulled in two over the controversial Arizona immigration law.
It is still a question if the bill will actually be passed on time due to the substantial amount of lawsuits that have already been put against the state.
However, as the Arizona governor pointed out, the Arizona immigration law SB 1070 is the state's way of working to solve a crisis that it did not create and which the federal government refused to fix.
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