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Obama joins Mexico's Calderon in bashing Arizona immigration law
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ May 24, 2010 01:45pm |
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| Author | Julie Mason |
| News Date | Thursday, May 20, 2010 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | "Prodded by his Mexican counterpart's anger over Arizona's new immigration law, President Obama called it potentially discriminatory but said "I need some help" passing comprehensive immigration reform.
Obama welcomed Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the White House for a state dinner preceded by meetings on the border drug war, trade and economic issues and immigration.
"I think the Arizona law has the potential of being applied in a discriminatory fashion," Obama said during a brief joint appearance in the Rose Garden. "The judgments that are going to be made in applying this law are troublesome."
The Justice Department is reviewing a new law passed in Arizona requiring police to verify the immigration status of anyone they detain on other charges and suspect may be in the country illegally. The law also requires immigrants to carry documents proving their legal status.
Obama said he expects a final report soon, followed by a decision on whether the federal government will try to block the law.
At the same time, Obama said "the political challenge" of passing a national policy on immigration remains significant.
"I have confidence I can get a majority of Democrats in both the House and Senate to support legislation," Obama said. "I don't have 60 votes in the Senate, I have got to have some support from Republicans." |
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