The making of Arizona's SB1070

[Mn Immigrant Freedom Network]

Dear Friends,

Two business men approached a small Arizona town with a proposal - build a prison to jail immigrant women and children. How would the prison be profitable? By lobbying to pass a law that would target immigrant families.

We share this NPR story to help you stay informed and aware of how racist policies like SB1070 in Arizona are passed:

"Prison Economics Help Drive Arizona Immigration Law"
by Laura Sullivan
October 28, 2010

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130833741


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alondra
MIFN Communications

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