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W.H. watching Arizona

Obama warns of 'irresponsibility'

By MATT NEGRIN | 04/23/10 12:28 PM
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Obama Video at the link



President Obama said Friday that his administration is keeping an eye on the impact of legislation passed in Arizona that would allow state police officers to check the documents of people they suspect are living in the United States illegally.

Obama said he has told members of his administration to “closely monitor the situation and examine the civil rights and other implications of this legislation.â€