The Arizona immigration bill, Arizona Senate Bill 1070, or SB 1070, is controversial. Allegations of racial profiling and discrimination, among other things, have been flung in the debate. The President condemned the bill, and John McCain came out in support. The Arizona immigration bill has also been condemned by Catholic Church officials. Whatever one’s side, Arizona will soon need debt management from dealing with the problem.
President Obama slams Arizona immigration bill
According to CBS, President Obama believes the Arizona immigration bill is a “misguided” effort. He also maintains the bill could “undermine basic notion of fairness that we cherish as Americans” as well as public trust in law enforcement officials. Police officers, under the bill, could investigate the citizenship of anyone they believed to be an immigrant. The Mexican government has passed a resolution asking for Governor Brewer to not sign the bill, as they believe the bill will be an impetus for discrimination against Hispanics.
John McCain backs bill seemingly reversing course
The Arizona immigration bill is supported by Senator John McCain, from a New York Times blog. Senator McCain held a far more favorable position towards immigrants. In an interview on Fox News, he told Bill O’Reilly that he thought the state was doing what is believed to be the best thing. He, as well as others, pointed out the federal government has failed to do much. The state of Arizona could use some money now, as they shoulder a lot of costs of dealing with illegal immigration. Arizona is the front-line of illegal immigration woes.
It all comes down to Gov. Jan Brewer
Governor Jan Brewer will receive the Arizona immigration bill for approval. Many a call has been made for a veto. The Bishop of Tuscon, the Archbishop of the Los Angeles Diocese, and the Mexican government included. The bill has been condemned by Rep. Raul Grijalva and other Latino members of Congress. President Obama has pledged to have a legal review of the legislation.
