Mitchell backs Arizona-style law

By KENNETH LOWE
Posted: Friday, August 20, 2010 1:06 am


CLINTON — State Rep. Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth, announced he would support Illinois adopting the Arizona-style illegal immigration law that is facing challenges to its constitutionality from the U.S. Justice Department.

Speaking at Clinton City Hall, Mitchell said he realized the measure likely would stir up some controversy. The legislation, which has yet to be filed, is being sponsored by State Rep. Randy Ramey Jr., R-Carol Stream.

“We owe Clinton thousands of dollars,â€