AZ Governor Signs Tough Bill ..... BUT.....
Governor signs illegal immigration bill
Gov. Janet Napolitano on Monday signed one of the toughest illegal immigration bills in the country despite major concerns it could cripple life-saving emergency services, damage the state’s economy and open the door for racial profiling.
In a letter sent to state lawmakers, Napolitano said she would be willing to hold a special legislative session later this year to fix the problems she sees with the new law.
“Immigration is a federal responsibility, but I signed (House Bill) 2779 because it is now abundantly clear that Congress finds itself incapable of coping with the comprehensive immigration reforms our country needs. I signed it, too, out of the realization that the flow of illegal immigration into our state is due to the constant demand of some employers for cheap, undocumented labor,â€