Arizona Immigration Law: AZ Deputy Shot by Illegals?

New factors are in play as the nationwide debate over the Arizona immigration law continues to be in the headlines.

Arizona deputy wounded Friday

The Associated Press reported an incident of a wounding of an Arizona deputy in an article carried today (5/1/10) entitled: 'Ariz. Deputy Shot; Illegal Immigrants Suspected.'

Pinal County Deputy Louie Puroll was patrolling alone Friday afternoon in a rugged area south of Phoenix when he came under fire by suspected illegal immigrants believed to be smuggling marijuana.

The deputy was wounded but was released from the hospital Friday evening.

A hunt for the gunmen by law officers who are backed by helicopters is being conducted in a 100 square-mile zone, and reportedly one of the choppers came under fire during the manhunt.

Readers may find more details of this shooting in the AP article.

Revision of AZ law signed by Gov. Brewer

Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday (4/30/10) signed a follow-on bill to the original Arizona immigration law that was approved by Arizona legislators. This follow-on bill makes revisions to the state's sweeping law against illegal immigration.

Gov. Brewer says that the changes should quell concerns that the measure will lead to racial profiling.

Information regarding the details of this follow-on bill was made available in an Associated Press article updated 4/30/30 entitled: 'Ariz. Gov Signs Bill Revising New Immigration Law.'

According to the article, Gov. Brewer said in a statement: "These new statements make it crystal clear and undeniable that racial profiling is illegal, and will not be tolerated in Arizona."

Further information is given in the article regarding the organization of two referendum campaigns challenging the original law. Filing of referendum petitions by July 29 would put implementation of the legislation on hold pending a vote that would either be in November or in 2012, depending largely on when the petitions are filed.

Pres. Obama speaks on Air Force One

An article entitled: 'Obama criticizes Arizona immigration law.' was carried on latimes.com on 4/28/10. It reported on a discussion that had taken place on Air Force One on President Obama's return from a two-day swing through a trio of Midwestern states where, according to the article, 'he sought to defend his policies and promote Democratic candidates running in the midterm elections in November.'

Dozens of immigration marches planned

Immigrant rights activists have been planning dozens of marches nationwide for today (5/1/10) in the hopes that Arizona's controversial immigration law will spur tens of thousands to protest and add urgency to pleas for federal immigration reform.

Information regarding this is detailed in an Associated Press article updated today (5/1/10) entitled: 'Dozens of Immigration Marches Planned Nationwide.'

This article also cites activities taking place by individuals who are not considered part of the immigrant rights activist groups.

Videotape - Would Gov. Brewer do this again?

Governor Jan Brewer appeared on a Fox News Channel 4/30/10 with anchor Megyn Kelly to answer the question of whether or not she would reconsider signing the bill given the controversy that has taken place.

This tape has been made available under the title: 'Arizona Governor Speaks Out.' It has a subtitle: 'Gov. Jan Brewer responds to critics of her state's tough immigration law.'

Videotape - Karl Rove offers his opinion on many topics

A videotape was made available today (5/1/10) of Karl Rove offering his opinions covered a wide range of topics, one of them being the current status of the Arizona immigration law issue. This interview of Karl Rove was by Greta Van Susteren, Fox News Anchor, when Rove appeared on the show she anchors, "On the Record."

The tape ran with the title: 'Rove: Obama MIA on Illegal Immigration.' It has a subtitle: 'Karl Rove takes on Pres. Obama's lack of political appetite for immigration law controversy, his demonization of foes and the Crist-Rubio Fla. Senate race.

Videotape - illegal immigration 'super highway'

A videotape was released 4/30/10 that was of a discussion between Fox News Anchor Meghan Kelly and Fox reporter William La Jeunesse entitled: 'Life on the Illegal Immigration Super Highway.' It is subtitled: 'Arizona facing backlash over immigration enforcement law.

What are Mexico's immigration laws?

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon has been openly critical of the Arizona immigration law. A Reuter's article entitled: 'Mexican president slams Arizona immigration law' was released 4/26/10.

An article updated 4/30/10 on foxnews.com contains information about Mexico's immigration laws. The article ran under the title: 'Mexican Hypocrisy? U.S. Neighbor Has Its Own Tough Take on Immigration.'

News stories are breaking on a daily basis regarding the contentious debate of the Arizona immigration law that is taking place nationwide. Opinions may differ, but the right to give those divergent opinions continues to bring to the forefront the liberties afforded to citizens of this country, a freedom that is being exercised and enjoyed all across the United States.

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See:
Arizona Immigration Law Takes on Broader Perspective
Arizona Immigration Law: Gov. Jan Brewer in New Videotaped Interview
Arizona Immigration Law: Obama, Holder, McCain andPalin Offer Viewpoints
Arizona Immigration Law: Pros and Cons Vigorously Debated
Arizona Immigration Bill Sparks Heated Controversy
New Arizona Gun Legislation Passed
Mexican Drug Violence Becomes More Deadly

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/30/arizona-governor-signs-revising-new-immigration-law/
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