LibGuides: Arizona and National Immigration Crisis: Copycat States & Anti-Immigrant Ordinances

Copycat States

The following states introduced bills in the first half of 2010:

Michigan, Senate Bill 1388
South Carolina, House Bill 4919 & Senate Bill 1446
Minnesota, H.F. No. 3839
Pennsylvania, House Bill 2479
Rhode Island, H. 8142 (See CNN story, "Rhode Island House Speaker Kills Immigration Bill," May 25, 2010)
Missouri, HB 2449
Louisiana, HB 1205 ("Louisiana Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2010")

The first link below is to an Excel spreedsheet updated every Friday by Reform Immigration for America. The remaining links are to news articles about states that may follow Arizona's lead.

Reform Immigration for America's Resolutions/Copycats list
Updated every Friday. Lists anti-immigrant measures proposed in other states, municipalities. Excel spreedsheet.

Anti-immigrant Ordinances

Court Upholds Ban on Texas Immigrant Housing Law
Immigration Impact, Mar. 22, 2012.
Trial Set Over Nebraska City's Immigration Law
Timberly Ross, Sioux City Journal, Feb. 17, 2011.
Neb. Court Won't Weigh in on Immigration Measure
Timberly Ross, AP, Nov. 5, 2010.
Anti-Immigrant Ordinances: Farmers Branch Texas
ACLU, Jan. 5, 2007. Links to articles, complaint, preliminary injunction, and the ordinance.
Summerville Passes Controversial Immigration Ordinance
ABC News4 (Charleston, SC), Oct. 13, 2010.

Lozano v. City of Hazleton

Ruling Over U.S. Town's Immigration Law Vacated
Fox News, Aug. 3, 2011.
Supreme Court Demands Review of ruling in Anti-Illegal Immigration Case
Warren Richey, Christian Science Monitor, June 6, 2011.
Lozano v. City of Hazleton, 496 F.Supp.2d 477 (2007)
Decision of U.S. District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania (July 26, 2007). Links to Google Scholar.
U.S. Circuit Court Rules Against Illegal Immigration Laws
Logan Burruss, CNN, Sept. 10, 2010.
Court Voids Hazleton, Pa., Law Targeting Illegal Immigrants
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Sept. 9, 2010.
Appeals Court To Pennsylvania Town: Illegal Immigration is a Federal Matter
Chris Gentilviso, TIME, Sept. 9, 2010.

Articles/Reports

Hazleton and Beyond: Why Communities Try to Restrict Immigration
Kevin O'Neil, MPI, November 2010.

Center for American Progress

The Center for American Progress has posted a resource page for those interested in opposing laws like S.B. 1070:

Fighting Back Against Copycat Immigration Laws Like Arizona's: Helpful Materials for Opposing Similar Legislation
By Henry Fernandez, August 24, 2010. Within the memo are links to additional helpful sources.

Documents & Files

To Copy or Not to Copy? State Lawmaking on Immigration After Arizona SB 1070
ImmigrationWorks USA, Nov. 2010.
In the States: Stepping Into the Federal Void
National Immigration Forum States Report Update, March 2011. [16-page PDF]

National Conference of State Legislatures

News Articles

Fewer Immigrant Laws Passed as State Enforcement Is Challenged
Amanda J. Crawford, Bloomberg Businessweek, Dec. 14, 2011.
States Could Follow Arizona on Immigration
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Dec. 30, 2010.
Costa Mesa Mayor Unveils Anti-Illegal Immigration Plan
Cindy Carcamo, Orange County Register, Sept. 14, 2010.
Ala. GOP Agenda Includes Arizona Immigration Law
Phillip Rawls, Bloomberg Businessweek, Aug. 16, 2010.
Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah May Follow Arizona's Lead on Immigration Law
Michael W. Savage, Washington Post, July 8, 2010.
Arizona's Immigration Law Isn't the Only One
Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times, July 16, 2010.
More States Expected To Introduce Anti-Illegal Immigration Law
NPR interview with Professor Cristina Rodriguez, NYU School of Law, July 9, 2010.
After Arizona, Why Are 10 States Considering Immigration Bills?
Daniel B. Wood, Christian Science Monitor, May 10, 2010.
Will Others Follow Arizona's Lead on Immigration?
Kristi Keck, CNN, April 21, 2010.
Will Other States Follow Arizona's Lead on Immigration?
Stephanie Condon, CBS News, April 28, 2010.
Arizona Immigration Law: Other States Mull Own Version of Migrant Law
Ginger Rough, The Arizona Republic, May 13, 2010.
States Rethink Illegal Immigration Bills After Arizona Ruling
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Aug. 3, 2010.

Alabama

Judge Hears Arguments Challenging Alabama Immigration Law
Gustavo Valdes, CNN, Aug. 25, 2011.
Bishops Criticize Tough Alabama Immigration Law
Campbell Robertson, New York Times, Aug. 13, 2011.
Groups seek to block tough Alabama immigration law
AP, July 22, 2011.
Alabama Churches Mobilize Against Harsh Anti-Illegal Immigration Law
Fox News Latino, July 11, 2011.
Hispanics Flee from New Alabama Immigration Law
Reid J. Epstein, Politico, June 29, 2011.
Birmingham City Council Unanimously Votes to Condemn Alabama's Immigration Law
Fox News Latino, June 28, 2011.
ACLU to File Lawsuit Challenging Alabama's New Anti-Immigrant Law
ACLU Press Release, June 9, 2011.
Alabama Governor Signs Tough New Immigration Law
CNN Wire Staff, CNN, June 9, 2011.
Alabama House Passes SB 1070-Inspired Bill
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Apr. 7, 2011.

Colorado

Colorado Immigration Bill Killed in State Legislature
Huffington Post, Feb. 16, 2011.
Bill for Arizona-Style Immigrant Crackdown Shelved; Panel OKs Jail Checks
Kyle Glazier, Denver Post, Feb. 15, 2011.
Colorado Lawmakers Launch Debate Over Immigration
Steven Paulson, AP, Jan. 22, 2011.
Immigration Crackdown Bill Introduced in Colorado Senate
Tim Hoover, Denver Post, Jan. 20, 2011.
Colorado SB11-054
"A bill for an act concerning the authority of law enforcement officers to arrest unlawfully present alilens." Senate Bill 54 was introduced on Jan. 19, 2011 by Senator Lambert and Rep. Balmer.

Florida

Florida Struggles with Arizona's Immigration Plan
Lizette Alvarez, New York Times, May 4, 2011.
Hundreds Begin Protests Against Florida Immigration Bills
Nick Valencia, CNN, Apr. 26, 2011.
Florida State Legislator Crafting Arizona-Style Immigration Law
John Lantigua, Orlando Sentinel, Jan. 3, 2011.
Proposed Florida Immigration Law Exempts Canadians, Western Europeans from Scrutiny
George Zornick, Think Progress, Oct. 20, 2010.
Attorney General's Informal Opinion Letter to Rep. Plakon re Florida's Authority to Enforce Federal Criminal Immigration Laws
Letter from Bill McCollum to Rep. Plakon, dated Aug. 11, 2010.

Georgia

D.A. King: The Force Behind Georgia's Immigration Law
Fox News Latino, July 5, 2011.
Thousands Protest New Georgia Immigration Law
CNN Wire Staff, July 2, 2011.
Judge Blocks Key Parts of Georgia Immigration Law
CNN Wire Staff, CNN, June 28, 2011.
ACLU, NILC and Civil Rights Coalition File Lawsuit Challenging Georgia "Show Me Your Papers" Law
ACLU News Release, June 2, 2011.
Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. Deal--Complaint
Download the PDF (297.51 KB).
Some Ga. Businesses Fear Impact of Immigration Law
Kate Brumback, Bloomberg Businessweek, Apr. 21, 2011.
Far from Mexican Border, Georgia Mulls Arizona-Style Immigration Crackdown
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, Apr. 14, 2011.
Groups Plan Immigration Law Protest for Georgia Capitol
CNN Wire Staff, CNN, Mar. 24, 2011.
Georgia House Passes Stringent Immigration Bill
Gustavo Valdes, CNN, Mar. 3, 2011.
House Set to Vote on Major Bill Targeting Illegal Immigration
Jeremy Redmon, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mar. 2, 2011.
Georgia House Bill 87
"Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011."

Illinois

Illinois HB 6937
Creates the Immigration Law Enforcement Act.

Indiana

Federal Judge Enjoins Indiana Immigration Law
Aman Kakar, Jurist Paper Chase, June 25, 2011.
Kenley: Revamp Immigration Proposal
Heather Gillers, Indy Star, Mar. 14, 2011.
Mennonites, Presbyterians Oppose Indiana Immigration Bill (SB 590)
Mary Phillips-Sandy, Aol News, Mar. 9, 2011.
Convention to Cancel if Immigration Bill Passes
Mar. 5, 2011.
120 Indiana Mayors Ask Legislators to Back off Immigration Reform Bill
Jon Murray and Heather Gillers, Louisville Courier Journal, Feb. 21, 2011.
Daniels Faces Tea Party Heat on AZ-Style Immigration Bill
Maggie Haberman, Politico, Feb. 15, 2011.
Senate Bill 590
Senate Bill 590, Illegal Immigration Matters.

Kansas

Kansas Lawmakers Put Brakes on Immigration Bill
Brad Cooper, Kansas City Star, Mar. 15, 2011.
Business Group Opposes Immigration Changes
John Hanna, AP, Mar. 2, 2011.

Kentucky

Kentucky Senate Bill 6
2011 Regular Session; An act relating to unauthorized aliens. Introduced in the Senate on Jan. 4, 2011.
Kentucky House Bill 3
2011 Regular Session; An act relation to hiring unauthorized aliens; Introduced Jan. 4, 2011.
Cost of Ky. Immigration Bill Could Reach $89M
Feb. 3, 2011.
Latino Community Expresses Fear About Immigration Bill
Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald Leader, Jan. 24, 2011.
Immigration Bill Would Cost State $40 million a Year
John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader, Jan. 14, 2011.

Michigan

House Bill 4305 (2011)
Creates the Act titled "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safer Neighborhoods Act." Introduced by Rep. Dave Agema on Feb. 22, 2011.

Mississippi

Senate Bill 2179
"Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2011"
Bishops Oppose Immigration Bill in Mississippi
NECN, Feb. 25, 2011.
Mississippi State Senate Passes Anti-Immigration Law
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Jan. 19, 2011.

Nebraska

Arizona-Style Immigration Bill Likely Not Going Anywhere
Kevin O'Hanlon, Lincoln Journal Star, Mar. 9, 2011.

Oklahoma

Untangling the Oklahoma Taxpayer Citizen Protection Act: Consequences for Children and Families
By Robin Koralek, Juan Pedroza & Randolph Capps, Urban Institute Research Paper, Dec. 1, 2009.
The Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act: Blowing Off Steam or Setting Wildfires?
Elizabeth McCormick, 23 Georgetown Immigration Law Journal 293 (2009). Download article from SSRN.
Anti-Illegal Immigration Bill Passes House
Michael McNutt, NewsOK, Mar. 10, 2011.
Oklahoma House Panel Backs Comprehensive Anti-Illegal Immigration Measure
Michael McNutt, News OK, Mar. 1, 2011.
House Bill 1446 (2011)
Immigration; relating to unlawful transport of an alien; making the smuggling of human beings unlawful; Introduced by Rep. Faught on Feb. 7, 2011.
Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007
House bill 1804 went into effect on Nov. 1, 2007. For further information, see the links above. See also Chamber of Commerce of U.S. v. Edmondson, 594 F.3d 742 (10th Cir. Feb. 2, 2010).
Okla. Eyes 'Arizona-Plus' Immigration Law
Karen Schwartz, Aol News, May 20, 2010.

South Carolina

Haley OKs S.C. Immigration Cops
Reid J. Epstein, Politico, June 27, 2011.
South Carolina Lawmakers Approve Arizona-Style Immigration Legislation
Maureen Cosgrove, Jurist Paper Chase, June 22, 2011.
Senate Bill 20
S. 20 was introduced on Jan. 11, 2011 and approved by the Senate on Mar. 10, 2011.
SC Immigration Bill Would Tax Wire Transfers to Fund Special Police Force
Andrea Nill, Think Progress, Mar. 17, 2011.
Law Enforcement Raises Concerns Over SC Immigration Bill
Robert Kittle, WSPA News Channel 7, Mar. 3, 2011.

South Dakota

House Bill 1198
"Provide for the state and local government of certain federal immigration laws, to criminalize the knowing transportation, concealment, or solicitation of illegal aliens, and to provide penalties therefor." (introduced on Jan. 27, 2011).
House Bill 1199
"Provides for a compact concerning citizenship" (introduced on Jan. 27, 2011).

Tennessee

Tenn. Lawmakers Hoping to Pass Immigration Reform
Travis Loller, Feb. 14, 2011.
Tennessee GOP Lawmaker Warns Undocumented Immigrants Will 'Multiply' Like 'Rats'
Alex Seitz-Wald, Think Progress, Nov. 11, 2010.
Tennessee Law [2-page PDF]
Signed by the Governor on June 28, 2010; Effective date Jan. 1, 2011. The law requires standard written procedures for verifying citizenship status of persons arrested, booked, or confined for any period in a county or municipal jail or detention facility. See "i" for bill information.
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See the bill information page for HB 0670 for links to the bill summary, fiscal note, votes, amendments, reports, and video clips.

Texas

Texas Republicans Take Harder Line on Immigration
Wade Goodwyn, NPR, Mar. 29, 2011.
Illegal-Hiring Bill Spurs Jest and Jeers
Jennifer Radcliffe and Peggy Filac, Houston Chronicle, Mar. 3, 2011.
Bill: Hire an Illegal, Go to Jail--But Maids Are OK
Julian Aguilar, Texas Tribune, Feb. 24, 2011.
TX Rep Introduces Bill to Allow Police to Leave Undocumented Immigrants at Lawmakers' Doorsteps
Andrea Nill, Think Progress, Feb. 23, 2011.
Texas Immigration Law Under Proposal Would Resemble Arizona's Hard-Line Approach
Huffington Post, Nov. 10, 2010.
Texas H.B. No. 17
"Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense." Authored by Rep. Debbie Riddle (R) and filed on Nov. 8, 2010.
Texas H.B. No. 12
"Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities."

Utah

H.B. 70
"Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act" (introduced by Rep. Sandstrom on January 25, 2011).
H.B. 466
"Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act" (introduced by Rep. Sandstrom on January 25, 2011).
Sheriff Changes Immigration Detainment Policy at Jail After ACLU Threatens Lawsuit
Pat Reavy, Deseret News, July 22, 2011.
Utah Attorneys Defend Immigration Enforcement Law
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, July 21, 2011.
Mexico, 13 Other Nations Say Utah Illegal Immigration Law Could Strain Diplomatic Relations
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News, June 8, 2011.
2 BYU Studies Reflect Complexity of Mormon Church's Influence in Shaping Immigration Views
Elizabeth Stuart, Deseret News, May 2, 2011.
Utah County Republicans Pass Resolution to Repeal HB116
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News, Apr. 30, 2011.
Illegal Immigration Bills Not in Accord With Utah Compact, Bishop Wester Says
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News, Apr. 8, 2011.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Signs Immigration Bills into Law
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News, Mar. 15, 2011.
Immigration Bills' Foes Turn Up Heat
John Daley, Deseret News, Mar. 15, 2011.
2011 Utah Legislature Ends; Immigration; GRAMA; and Feral Cats Focus
Lisa Riley Roche & Dennis Romboy, Deseret News, Mar. 11, 2011.
Immigration: Utah Wants World to Know It's No Arizona
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Mar. 5, 2011.
Utah Bill to Partner with Mexico
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Mar. 2, 2011.
Immigration and the Utah Economy
Deseret News, Mar. 3, 2011.
Bipartisan Effort to Create Utah Migrant Worker Program Unveiled
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News, Mar. 2, 2011.
Omnibus Immigration Bill Easily Clears First Vote
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Mar. 1, 2011.
SB288: Omnibus Immigration Bill Released
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Feb. 25, 2011.
Pollster: Utahns Want Immigration Solution, Just Not Sure What It Is
John Daley, Deseret News, Feb. 22, 2011.
Utah's Immigration Debate--the Tone Has Darkened
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Feb. 19, 2011.
Immigration Bills Putting Utah Latino Community on Edge
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News, Feb. 15, 2011.
Sandstrom Revises Immigration Bill
David Montero, Salt Lake City Tribune, Feb. 11, 2011.
Immigration Bill Carries Big Price Tag
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Feb. 7, 2011.
Clergy to Utah Legislature: Let Feds Fix Immigration
Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune, Jan. 24, 2011.
Bipartisan Pair Sponsors Alternative Immigration Bill
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Feb. 1, 2011.
House GOP Wants Vote on Ariz.-Style Immigration Bill
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News, Jan. 27, 2011.
Utah Democrat and Conservative Think Tank Drafting Rational Immigration Bill
Andrea Nill, Think Progress, Dec. 1, 2010.
Robles Calls her Immigration Bill "A Better Solution"
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Dec. 1, 2010.
Reactions Mixed on Immigrant Reform Plan
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News, Dec. 1, 2010.
LDS Church Weighs in on Immigration Compact
David Montero, Salt Lake Tribune, Nov. 12, 2010.
Utah Delegates Discuss Immigration Reform
Jamshid Ghazi Askar, Deseret News, Oct. 9, 2010.
Mormon-Owned Paper Stands With Immigrants
Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, Sept. 19, 2010.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Statement on Immigration
Deseret News' Immigration stories
Immigration Reform Requires Understanding
Joseph M. Dougherty, Deseret News, Sept. 18, 2010.
Fact or Fiction? The Myths and Realities of Illegal Immigration
Lee Davidson, Elaine Jarvik, Lois M. Collins & Chuck Gates, Deseret News, June 26, 2010.
BYU Professor Says Courts Not Protecting Undocumented Workers
Lee Davidson, Deseret News, Aug. 30, 2010.

Virginia

Senate Panel Kills House-Approved Bills Targeting Illegal Immigration
Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, Feb. 16, 2011.
House Bill 2332
Citizenship of arresttee; arresting officer to ascertain. Introduced by L. Scott Lingamfelter on Jan. 12, 2011.
Illegal Immigration Bills to Advance
Wesley P. Hester, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Feb. 8, 2011.
Virginia Attorney General: Traffic Stops Can Be Status Checks
Ashley Hayes, CNN, Aug. 4, 2010.
Va. Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli's Official Advisory Opinion
On whether Virginia law enforcement officers may conduct investigations into the immigration status of persons stopped or arrested. Addressed to Delegate Robert G. Marshall, dated July 30, 2010 (4-page PDF).
ACLU Warns Police Not To Act on Cuccinelli's Immigration Opinion
Anita Kumar, Washington Post (blog), Aug. 5, 2010.
Virginia Follows Lead of Arizona Immigration Law, Carefully
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, Aug. 4, 2010.
McDonnell Pursues Deal To Give Virginia Troopers Immigration Enforcement Power
FoxNews, Aug. 4, 2010.

Wisconsin

State Representative Proposes Arizona-Style Immigration Bill
Jason Smathers, Associated Press, May 24, 2011.
Lawmaker to Push for Wis. Immigration Law
UPI, Nov. 11, 2010.

Wyoming

Wyoming Lawmakers Shoot Down Immigration Bill
Ben Neary, Associated Press, Jan. 24, 2011.
Immigration Bill Before Wyoming Legislature Stirs Controversy
Joe O'Sullivan, Casper Star-Tribune, Jan. 23, 2011.
Wyoming House Bill No. 94 (Illegal Immigration)
23 page PDF; Introduced on Jan. 13, 2011.