Controversial Arizona Immigration Bill Sent to Governor

A controversial Arizona immigration enforcement bill (S.B. 1070) moved one step closer to becoming law when the state senate approved the measure on April 19. The bill has been sent to Governor Jan Brewer for her signature or veto. As reported by The Los Angeles Times, most observers expect her to sign the bill. Brewer has until April 24 to act on the bill; if she neither signs nor vetoes the bill, it will become law within 90 days of the end of Arizona’s legislative session.

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