CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS (CHC) DENOUNCED ENACTMENT OF ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW

April 23, 2010
Press Release

(Washington, DC) - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, commented today on news that the Arizona Governor had signed into law SB1070:

“This shortsighted law is a step backward in our nation’s ongoing struggle to provide civil rights for all. This flawed law will do little to secure our border, but it will open the door to discrimination and racial profiling.

“Its enactment underscores the need to pass federal comprehensive immigration reform that keeps families together, strengthens our border security and promotes job growth. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus will continue its efforts to pass immigration reform this year.”

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