Bills worry migrants, employers

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Bills worry migrants, employers

A flurry of bills designed to crack down on illegal immigration in Arizona could penalize many Valley employers and recruit armed volunteers to patrol the state's border with Mexico.

The measures would achieve a dual purpose: checking the flow of undocumented workers while saving the lives of those who lost their way in the Sonoran Desert.

House Bill 2448 could have the biggest impact on the Valley. It would suspend the business licenses or permits of employers who hired undocumented workers, potentially decreasing the pool of workers available for many low-paying jobs. It easily passed the House Commerce Committee on Monday, with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

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Bills worry migrants, employers