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Joe Baca: “America's immigration system is broken. Congress' failure to act has opened the doors for laws like Arizona SB 1070 that…”

On the recordMay 20, 2010
America's immigration system is broken. Congress' failure to act has opened the doors for laws like Arizona SB 1070 that are inspired by hate and racism. Sadly, this misguided law hurts everyone who looks different, whether they are American citizens, lawful immigrants, or undocumented immigrants. Everyone deserves the right to live free from unwarranted suspicion, but Arizona SB 1070 legalizes racial profiling, taking away our basic freedoms. Later today, I will introduce legislation in the House to fight this law that clarifies the role of the Federal Government as the sole enforcer of immigration laws. I urge all of you who value fairness and justice to join me in an economic boycott of Arizona and wear a red and yellow wristband in opposing this hateful law.
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Joe Baca
California
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govinfo.gov
May 20, 2010

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The speaker addresses the issues with Arizona SB 1070 and its impact on immigration and civil rights.

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