States inspired by Arizona illegal-immigration law face tough fiscal policies

"As state legislatures convene this month, lawmakers across the country who had vowed to copy Arizona's strict measure cracking down on illegal immigrants are facing a new reality." This article focuses on the effect the Arizona SB1070 has had on the federal government and other states which have mocked a similar law to that of Arizona's. "Georgia, Mississippi, Indiana, Florida, Nebraska, Kentucky, Utah, Pennsylvania, Texas and South Carolina are among the states where Arizona copycat bills have been drafted." Although, they have followed the steps behind Arizona's anti immigrant initiative, the federal government has ruled that despite state laws, federal laws supersede what should be enforced, causing these states to lose money when it comes to enforcing these laws. Read more here

[Posted by: Wendy Hernandez]