A Full Year with SB 1070
It has been one year since SB 1070 went into place, an immigration bill that has created waves across the country. It is still as polarizing today as it was the day it was put into place, many believe. No matter what people believe about the law itself, it has helped to create a new viewpoint and hot topic within the communities across the country. It has helped to put more focus on immigration policy across the country. As it stands, the law currently has some areas that are not enforced, due to a judge's blocking on those areas, but other parts of the law are in effect. In addition to this, new bills have popped up in communities around the country that offer similar stances.

Brewer Defends Law
When asked for her comments regarding the anniversary of the signing of the law, Jan Brewer, governor of the state, had the following to say. "Remember, it wasn't until a month after SB 1070 was signed that President Obama agreed to send National Guard troops to the border. Arizona's actions and the subsequent national attention that resulted has helped pressure the White House to act on border security in ways it never would have otherwise." In addition to this, she also commented on how the bill helped to put attention on the country's porous borders. She stated she continues to support the bill as it stands. "One year after the signing of SB 1070, I'm determined to fight for this legislation all the way to the Supreme Court, if necessary." The bill has a variety of controversies built into it that many are opposed to.

Opponents Note Anniversary
It is not just those who are for the bill that are noting its anniversary this month. Many of the opponents of the law are also marking the day, but are doing so as a way to continue to protest it and what it stands for. One of the marches occurring was at Cesar Chavez Plaza, which is located in the downtown region of Phoenix. The march will continue from that starting point and will end at the state's Capitol. The event will not only feature locals and every day citizens who want to stop the bill, but Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez a democrat from Illinois will also speak. His speak occurred on the steps of the capitol building.

For and Against
The advocates for SB 1070 say that tougher law enforcement is necessary and they hoped that the passage of the bill would give local communities more ability to crack down on illegal immigration within their communities. However, the actions have hurt the location in various ways. An economic boycott, for example, put a black cloud over the area, and business leaders rallied to move against the legislation they said will hurt the state's economy even more so. In addition to this, the state's legislature has also turned away from new immigration legislation over the course of the year, by turning away several immigration bills.