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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Middleton, President Young, Councilmember Henry
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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In Opposition to Proposed State Legislation - "Arizona"Anti-Immigration Law
FOR the purpose of expressing opposition to the introduction of anti-immigration law in Maryland that criminalizes immigration and encourages racial profiling; requesting the Baltimore City Senate and House Delegations to the 2011 Maryland General Assembly to oppose the legislation if introduced; and urging the Governor to veto this legislation, or similar measures, if passed by the Maryland State Legislature.
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On April 23, 2010, the Governor of Arizona signed into law what is now considered one of the nation's toughest immigration laws, making it a state crime to be in the country illegally and requiring local police to enforce federal immigration laws. It will require anyone who police suspect of being in the country illegally to produce "an alien registration document" such as a green card or other proof of citizenship, such as a passport or Arizona driver's license. It also makes it illegal to impede traffic by picking up day laborers for work. If a day laborer is picked up for work, and traffic is impeded, that worker will also be committing a criminal act.
In a statement released upon signing the bill into law the Governor stated: "My signature today represents my steadfast sup...
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