Arizona Lawmaker Aims to Clarify, Not Weaken Sanctions Law

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The lawmaker who spearheaded the effort to punish businesses that hire illegal immigrants has filed a proposal to alter the law, despite a recent court ruling that reaffirmed the law's validity.

But why would Rep. Russell Pearce, on the heels of a victory in federal District Court earlier this month, be advocating for changes to an employer sanctions law a judge has said doesn't have any fatal flaws?

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Arizona Lawmaker Aims to Clarify, Not Weaken Sanctions Law

"Because of my promise to the employers -- the honest employers - - that I'll make sure this bill is fair," the Mesa Republican said.

Pearce said he is responding to complaints aired by legal experts and businesses that the law is ambigu...

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