Now both Carolinas are considering an Arizona law

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NC to Consider Arizona-Inspired Immigration Bill
North Carolina joins 17 other states considering immigration legislation similar to the law Arizona recently passed, which is designed to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants.

Sen. Don East (R - Surry) has introduced a resolution in the North Carolina state senate to pass immigration legislation that would criminalize not carry immigration documents and would give police the power to detain anyone they suspect is in the country illegally -- turning them over to immigration officers.

"I think the states have the right and the legal and moral right to see after their own if the federal gov will not, and in this particular case the federal government has not." East said.

Sen. East proposed the legislation because he says illegal immigrants put a burden on state services. He also says he was appalled when Mexican President Felipe Calderon criticized the Arizona's immigration law during a recent visit to the U.S. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-nc-illegal-immigration-bill-100526,0,3245931.story

[Jeanfromfillmore]

N.C. Senate considers version of Arizona immigrant law
RALEIGH – A bill introduced in the state Senate could make North Carolina just as tough as Arizona when it comes to illegal immigration. Senate resolution 1349 has been filed by Sen. Don East. If approved, the law would require immigrants to carry proof of citizenship, or an alien registration card.
In recent years, the immigrant population has exploded across North Carolina. Modeled after Arizona's tough immigration law, resolution 1349 would give police the power to detain suspected illegal immigrants and require immigrants to prove they're in the country legally.
The debate is heating up.
“The same law they're trying to pass is the same law a black man has to deal with everyday,” said Kevin Wade, a Charlotte resident. “They stop me, see it’s a black man and I'm not doing anything wrong. But they want my papers.”
For Queen City resident Ali Imreish, the law could be effective if it is used in the right manner. “As long as they don't take advantage of it and be responsible with the power they were given,” he said.
The crackdown on illegal immigration comes as state leaders grow frustrated with the federal government's perceived slow response to the problem. “Of course the farmers in my community don't like it,” said East. “But a lot of taxpaying law abiding citizens across this nation love it.”
But opposition to the crackdown is mounting as well. Janeen Hicks is part of Kuck Immigration Partners. The firm represents immigrants.
“To just kind of snap people up and put them in jail when there's a question,” said Hicks. “It seems to be a waste of jail space, a waste of taxpayer dollars.”
Other provisions in the Arizona law are raising red flags with North Carolinians. “With Arizona law you can sue the police department for not doing their job,” said Hicks. “Where are we gonna get the money for that?”
A joint resolution in the state Senate would allow a version of Arizona's immigration bill to be filed during the General Assembly's short session now underway.
North Carolina has become the 18th state to introduce a version of Arizona's immigration law. Some other states on the list include South Carolina, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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