Alcalde Gordon sede a presion
12-07-2007
are legally in the country appears to be
gaining momentum.
Republican Representative Russell Pearce of Mesa says the decision by Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon to change similar rules
will help his efforts to get the Legislature to outlaw such so-called sanctuary policies in the coming year.
Several police agencies in Arizona don't inquire about the immigration status of people charged with misdemeanors
and nonviolent crimes.
Advocates for tougher border enforcement argue the restrictions represent a lost opportunity for local police to seek out
illegal immigrants who haven't come into contact with federal immigration authorities.
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