Arizona Immigration Issues

01 June 2010- Nogales, AZ- A US Customs and Border Protection agent surveys the border fence at night in Nogales, Arizona. Nogales has seen a recent rise of illegal immigrant crossings. Its rough, hilly terrain presents unique challenges to border security along the 2,000 mile fence. A tightened California border may also be pushing migrants to cross in Arizona. The national spotlight hit Arizona recently after the controversial immigration bill SB 1070 was announced. SB 1070 makes it a state...
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01 June 2010- Nogales, AZ- A US Customs and Border Protection agent surveys the border fence at night in Nogales, Arizona. Nogales has seen a recent rise of illegal immigrant crossings. Its rough, hilly terrain presents unique challenges to border security along the 2,000 mile fence. A tightened California border may also be pushing migrants to cross in Arizona. The national spotlight hit Arizona recently after the controversial immigration bill SB 1070 was announced. SB 1070 makes it a state crime to be in the United States illegally. Photo Credit: Krista Kennell/Sipa Press.. All images available only through Sipa Press. Please contact Sipa at 212-463-0150 or at http://www.sipausa.com
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