Immigration law concerns SW Floridians

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v1:10 A.M. — Ricardo Skerrett was scheduled to travel to Arizona this fall.


The Fort Myers immigration attorney planned to attend a summit there, along with other members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Now, the group is boycotting Arizona after last week’s passage of a law cracking down on illegal immigration.

Skerrett and others in Southwest Florida say the law is absurd, and no matter how well-intentioned, it will lead to racial profiling. They hope Florida doesn’t join other states considering similar measures.


But supporters say it was the only option for a state drained by illegal immigrants.


Both sides agree it’s a response to the federal government’s inaction.


“I do understand that states are taking matters into their own hands,â€