Arizona follows in the footsteps of Texas and Florida and advances in the approval of a measure against undocumented immigration. If approved, SB1231 would become one of the toughest laws against undocumented immigrants in the US.
The law would allow local judges to make decisions in immigration cases and issue deportation orders. Arizona state legislator Shamp has defended his proposal, arguing state crime will help with the crisis at the border. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) leads a group of organizations seeking to prevent the measure from fully taking effect.