Arizona's Immigration law: SB 1070 & HB 2162

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Chino Valley backs amended Ariz. immigration law
June 15, 2010 12:42 PM - Associated Press

PRESCOTT - The Chino Valley town staff and the mayor will draft a letter to Gov. Jan Brewer, the president of the Senate and speaker of the House in support of Senate Bill 1070 as amended.

The Yavapai County town's council was expected to take it up again June 24.

Councilman Joel Baker said a letter from the council carries more weight than if it comes from an individual.

Chino Valley Police Chief Pat Huntsman said if the law goes into effect by the end of July it will add three hours of transport time to her officers' schedules. Huntsman added they're "sworn to uphold the law and will."

This month, Huntsman said, her officers, like others across Arizona, will start their mandatory training. It will be over the Internet and can be done locally.



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Immigration protest at D-backs game
by Associated Press (June 15th, 2010 @ 2:14pm)

BOSTON - A coalition of immigrant groups are planning a protest outside Fenway Park as the Red Sox begin a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Tuesday's picketers are voicing their opposition at stadium entrances and holding signs to protest Arizona's controversial new law targeting illegal immigrants.

The law, set to take effect July 29, requires police conducting traffic stops or routine questioning to ask about immigration status if officers suspect those being questioned are in the country illegally.

The Diamondbacks have faced similar protests in Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles.

The law has sparked protests and calls for boycotts of Arizona products, including a recent call to move next year's baseball All-Star game from Phoenix.