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By Jim Nintzel

Tucson Weekly | September 16, 2004

On Nov. 2, Arizona residents will vote on a proposition that could result in state workers being jailed if they fail to verify whether applicants for welfare are in the country legally. Protect Arizona Now risks ensnaring the state in a legal quagmire — with national consequences.

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Tags: illegal immigrant, Immigration

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