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McCain blaming AZ fires on immigrants

by Associated Press Published: June 21,2011

Tags: Arizona, immigration, McC, mcCain

As if Arizona’s immigration debate wasn’t already hot, Sen. John McCain has ignited a barrage of criticism by saying that there is “substantial evidence” that illegal immigrants are partly responsible for wildfires in the state. McCain is standing by the statement he made over the weekend as he toured a massive wildfire in eastern Arizona, [...] [...]

Lambert introduces Arizona-style immigration bill

by Rob Larimer Published: January 20,2011

Tags: Arizona, immigration, Lambert

Sen. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, introduced an immigration bill yesterday that mimics Arizona enforcement measures. Senate Bill 54 would authorize police to arrest people if officers had probable cause to believe those people are in the U.S. illegally. It’s one of a number of bills expected to be introduced this session that deal with the [...] [...]

After Arizonza rampage, appeals to cool the political tone

by Associated Press Published: January 10,2011

Tags: Arizona, rampage, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

The caustic U.S. political climate has become a suspect of sorts in the rampage that left six dead and a U.S. congresswoman critically injured in Arizona. Already, appeals are being heard to tone down the rhetoric. The captured suspect’s motives remain unknown despite his online diatribes betraying resentment of the government and a scattered state [...] [...]

Sen. Lambert planning Arizona-style immigration legislation

by Rob Larimer Published: November 29,2010

Tags: Arizona, immigration, Lambert

Colorado Republican lawmakers are planning legislation to address illegal immigration. Sen.-elect Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, said he plans to introduce an Arizona-style law when the Legislature convenes in January. It would require police to check people’s immigration status. The Republican Study Committee of Colorado, a coalition of GOP state lawmakers which has no legal authority [...] [...]

Colorado GOP wants immigration law like Arizona’s

by Associated Press Published: August 17,2010

Tags: Arizona, immigration

Colorado Republican lawmakers say they want to introduce legislation similar to Arizona’s strict immigration law and they’re getting pointers from legislators in Phoenix. Colorado is the latest state to send a delegation of lawmakers to Arizona to talk about adopting a law similar to the one being challenged by the federal government. Eleven members of [...] [...]

Boulder bans Arizona travel (access required)

by admin Published: May 5,2010

Tags: Arizona, Boulder, immigration

Boulder’s city manager has suspended all city-sponsored travel to Arizona because of the state’s tough new immigration law. City Manager Jane Brautigam said Wednesday the Arizona law is contrary to Boulder’s commitment to diversity and violates Boulder’s “core values.” The Arizona law requires local and state law enforcement officers to question people about their immigration [...] [...]

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