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06-07-2010, 10:46 AM #1
Immigration bill reaches N.C.
Immigration bill reaches N.C.
Senate proposal similar to Ariz. law
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June 3, 2010
Rebecca Putterman
State & National Editor
The controversial Arizona immigration law has found its way into the halls of the N.C. General Assembly.
A proposed Senate resolution makes North Carolina the 18th state to consider a law that would require everyone to carry immigration documents and enable law enforcement to detain anyone suspected of being in the country illegally.
N.C. Sen. Don East, R-Alleghany, has introduced Senate Resolution 1349, asking for a law similar to that of Arizona Senate Bill 1070 to be considered during the legislative short session.
Although it would require a waiver for the bill to be considered this summer, opponents and advocates of the Arizona law are getting in gear to put up a fight.
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