After much heated discussion, following lengthy protests and in the wake of both national and local support and criticism; Gov. Jan Brewer signed S.B.1070 into law just moments ago, referring to the new law as "another step forward in protecting the state of Arizona."  Governor Brewer also stated that the bill was the state's only choice given the federal government's failure to secure the nation's borders. (Read more)

Published April 23rd, 2010 3:56 pm MT on Examiner.