California considers Arizona-style immigration law; initiative likely
It seems the state of the California is the latest state to consider implementing an Arizona-style immigration law.
Just days after President Obama said the country should, “take on, once and for all the issue of illegal immigration,” California state lawmakers will considering an immigration law similar to that seen in Arizona.
Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly has introduced a measure similar to that seen in Arizona.
Under Mr. Donnelly’s proposal, undocumented immigrants without the proper documentation would be susceptible to criminal prosecution. Local police would also be required to check the papers of detained individuals if they reason to believe the person is in the country illegally.
The measure comes as the nation continues is debate over immigration reform and border security. Lawmakers in a number of states have introduced or passed similar measures, even as Arizona’s controversial immigration law remains under challenge by the Department of Justice.
The California Arizona-style immigration law, however, will face challenges from a Democratically-controlled Assembly, which is leading a number of supporters to launch an initiative aimed at place the measure on the 2012 ballot.
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