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Arizona's tough new immigration enforcement law is fueling an exodus of Hispanics from the state seven weeks before it goes into effect, according to officials and residents in the state.
Though no one has precise figures, reports from school officials, businesses and individuals indicate worried Hispanics — both legal and illegal — are leaving the state in anticipation of the law, which will go into effect July 29.
Schools in Hispanic areas report unusual drops in enrollment. The Balsz Elementary School District is 75% Hispanic, and within a month of the law's passage, the parents o
Originally posted by Retseh
This is exactly what we had hoped for.
The chances of actually getting caught are one in a million, but the fear of getting caught gives rise to compliance with the law, and they leave - good luck Nevada and New Mexico (California can go hang).
worried Hispanics — both legal and illegal — are leaving the state in anticipation of the law, which will go into effect July 29.
Originally posted by Erasurehead
Sounds like the law is working even before is officially starts. Illegals are leaving? good.
Originally posted by Retseh
reply to post by At0mZer0
It's funny how those of us like yourself who have actually lived in Arizona embrace this new law like it's our last hope. Great stories by the way.
But those who live in cloistered little villages in New Hampshire think it's a dastardly and wicked thing.
I say screw San Fran, screw Austin, screw San Jose, and screw all the groups who are boycotting Arizona - your pathetic attempts to coerce us into submission don't even come close to the good that this new law will do in terms of our safety and quality of life. Not even close.