Governor Bentley Of Alabama Hesitating Signing Immigration Enforcement Bill

 
URGENT: ASK ALABAMA GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY (R) TO SIGN THE IMMIGRATION BILL THE LEGISLATURE PASSED.
Last Updated: 06-05-2011 1:00pm EST
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As Stand With Arizona previously reported, the Alabama Legislature on June 2nd passed a landmark immigration enforcement act. The bill passed both houses of the AL legislature OVERWHELMINGLY, 67-29 in the House, and 25-7 in the Senate - both far greater than 2/3rd majorities. There is no doubt this bill represents the clear will of the citizens of the great state of Alabama. [Read details of the bill HERE]

Press reports indicate that Gov. Bentley is "weighing approval" of the bill, and "taking the weekend to decide" whether he will sign the "very long and somewhat complicated" Arizona-style bill into law.

There should be NO QUESTION about whether he should sign this outstanding bill that merely upholds existing Federal laws, and reflects the clear will of the voters. For example, a 2010 Rasmussen poll of likely Alabama voters showed that 81% said police should routinely check immigration status during routine traffic stops, as this bill establishes. 72% believe individuals found to be here illegally should be deported.
In addition, Gov. Bentley himself promised in a campaign ad last September to enact the very provisions included in this outstanding bill. Please remind him he can keep his promise by completing the fine work of his legislature and signing the bill into law.
Stand With Arizona - one of the nation's largest immigration organizations - is asking its members to take moment of their time to contact Gov. Bentley and URGE HE SIGN THIS BILL at his earliest opportunity to do so.
Please use any or all of the methods listed below to make your voice heard.
Contact Info:
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley
State Capitol
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
*Phone: (334) 242-7100 - Fill his mailbox!
*Fax: (334) 353-0004 - Send 'em!