State Assemblyman introduces immigration bill modeled on Arizona's
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Christensen calling on Nevada to follow Arizona
Hetty Chang reporting

It’s a divisive issue to say the least. When the federal government can’t enforce immigration laws the way it should, is it up to states to take over?

A week after Arizona passed a controversial law which cracks down on illegal immigrants, one state assemblyman wants the same for Nevada.

In a crowded GOP race for Senator Harry Reid’s seat, Republican State Assemblyman Chad Christensen is going on the record with the author of a controversial law.

“Today I submitted a bill which will be modeled after the Arizona bill, sponsored by Senator Pearce,â€