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November 8, 2011

Architect of Arizona’s Anti-Immigration Law Faces Recall 
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The architect of Arizona’s controversial anti-immigration law is
fighting to defend his position in the State Senate amid a recall
election today. Russel Pearce is being challenged by fellow Republican
Jerry Lewis. Pearce wrote Senate Bill 1070, which forces police to
investigate the immigration status of people they have lawfully
detained.



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