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When the Economist calls your state law "Hysterical nativism," something's going on.
"The legislature finds that there is a compelling interest in the cooperative enforcement of federal immigration laws throughout all of Arizona. The legislature declares that the intent of this act is to make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state and local government agencies in Arizona. The provisions of this act are intended to work together to discourage and deter the unlawful entry and presence of aliens and economic activity by persons unlawfully present in the United States."
In theory, rigorous enforcement of the law is a good thing, is it not? People who are unlawfully in the United States should leave or be removed, yes?
Not so much.
( A lot depends on how, of course )
Ultimately there will be a sign in the hotel bathroom: "Please use the cleaning supplies provided to sanitize your toilet for the next guest. Thank you."
"The legislature finds that there is a compelling interest in the cooperative enforcement of federal immigration laws throughout all of Arizona. The legislature declares that the intent of this act is to make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state and local government agencies in Arizona. The provisions of this act are intended to work together to discourage and deter the unlawful entry and presence of aliens and economic activity by persons unlawfully present in the United States."
In theory, rigorous enforcement of the law is a good thing, is it not? People who are unlawfully in the United States should leave or be removed, yes?
Not so much.
( A lot depends on how, of course )
Ultimately there will be a sign in the hotel bathroom: "Please use the cleaning supplies provided to sanitize your toilet for the next guest. Thank you."
