02-15-2012, 06:07 PM
billb wrote:
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Alabama's not the only state with similar laws and there are almost another dozen states enacting similar laws using the Alabama law as a draft. Even Tennessee has bills put forward.
True, but Alabama's law is actually in effect and is by far the most draconian of those laws to date. It is seriously hurting people and has had unintended consequences.
The DOJ has challenged Alabama's law, has received many complaints about it, and warned the state that it was over the line, but I don't know if they filed a formal suit against the state yet or not.
I do recommend the "This American Life" story on the topic. Alabama's is hardly the only state 's "in effect".
Even the GOP in Alabama is putting forward bills to make adjustments to the bill.
Most of the states that considered anti-immigrant bills did not pass them once they faced the reality of the costs and the backlash from the Hispanic and business communities.
I'm not aware of another state that has a law quite like Alabama's in effect, but if there is, let us know which.
And Alabama is making adjustments due to the public outcry and to the negative consequences they are experiencing. Hopefully a cautionary tale to other states.