New immigration law leading to lost revenue in Phoenix, Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona – New anti-illegal immigration laws in Arizona could potentially cost Phoenix over $90 million in revenue.

So far, numerous events, including musical appearances, conventions and meetings have been cancelled in Phoenix due to the current anti-illegal immigration laws that call for police officers to question suspects on their legal status and their ability to take them into custody.

Many protests, both for and against the law have taken place as well, costing the city and the state huge losses in revenue. In addition, the tourism industry in Arizona has been affected. Those who oppose the new law have cancelled trips to the state and many tourism industry employees, who largely happen to be immigrants, are leaving their jobs behind and moving to other, more lenient states.

Although the law does not go into effect until July, the economy of the state, especially in Phoenix, is suffering greatly. Not only are illegal immigrants facing discrimination, but all immigrants in general have become targets of negative sentiments.

Phoenix mayor, Phil Gordon commented on the situation of the state. “I’m fielding calls even internationally now. This has taken on a worldwide life and it is going to cause irreparable damage.”

The state’s immigration lawyers advise that the new law is going to do more harm than good. It is allowing local officers to take control over what should be a national issue. The immigration lawyers believe that illegal immigration regulations should be left to the federal government, not up to the states.

They fear that more protests and violent conflicts will result over the new regulations and will cause a rift between U.S. born citizens and illegal aliens and immigrants.

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