Arizona immigration bill: just the latest among state measures

The Arizona immigration bill, which the president called 'irresponsible' and 'misguided' on Friday, is one of many state initiatives introduced in the absence of strong national immigration reform.

(photo) A Customs and Border Patrol agent patrols along the border with Mexico after sunset in Nogales, Ariz., on Thursday. President Obama criticized the Arizona immigration bill Gov. Brewer signed into law Friday.
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By Daniel B. Wood, Staff writer / April 23, 2010

Los Angeles
Whether or not they agree with President Obama’s comments Friday the controversial Arizona immigration bill is “irresponsibleâ€