Legions of Latinos marched on the state Capitol

by Yvonne Wingett

The Arizona Republic

While a poll indicates a 70 percent approval rating for Senate Bill 1070, the tough immigration legislation
awaiting the governor's veto or signature also has unleashed a groundswell of activism among Arizona's young people and Latino advocates at a level not seen since immigration marches in 2006.
Legions of Latinos marched on the state Capitol on Thursday, many of them high-school and college students.

Link to: FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1070

Requires officials and agencies of the state and political subdivisions to fully comply with and assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws and gives county attorneys subpoena power in certain investigations of employers. Establishes crimes involving trespassing by illegal aliens, stopping to hire or soliciting work under specified circumstances, and transporting, harboring or concealing unlawful aliens, and their respective penalties

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Washington (CNN) -- President Obama on Friday criticized a controversial new immigration bill in Arizona, calling it "misguided."  (Link to Obama video):  President Obama on Arizona illegal alien bill.
"Our failure to act responsible at the federal level will only open the door to irresponsibility by others. That includes, for example, the recent efforts in Arizona, which threaten to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans, as well as the trust between police and their communities that is so crucial to keeping us safe," the president said at a naturalization ceremony for 24 members of the military

(Thanks Roger for Obama the piece)