[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
(Mr. BACA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. BACA. Yesterday I urged all Americans to boycott the State of
Arizona until this law is appealed. This law is unjust. It will only
lead to the increase of racial profiling and hate crimes in the State,
especially towards Hispanics.
This is a violation of the fourth and 14th amendment in the United
States Constitution. It does not require local police officers to have
a warrant. This new law will create a divide between people who are
asked for legal documents and those who are not. This law will create
distrust between police and the communities they protect. This law is
backwards, and sets us back in time.
I urge Americans show their support of the boycott and wear a red,
yellow, and blue wristband. This is an unjust law and must be
overturned, and an example of why we need comprehensive immigration
reform.
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