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Russell Pearce

Born June 23, 1947 · Mesa, Arizona

Died January 5, 2023 · aged 75

Russell Keith Pearce was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate. He rose to national prominence as the primary sponsor of Arizona SB1070, a controversial anti-illegal immigrant measure that was signed into law in 2010. He was elected President of the Arizona Senate when the Senate began its January 2011 term but was ousted in a November 2011 recall election,…

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The State of Arizona

The State of Arizona · 2014

The State of Arizona

MovieDocumentary

From PBS: Arizona's enforcement-led policy, which grew out of its unique position as a frontline border state, is reshaping the national conversation around immigration reform. With dozens of states considering a similar approach, THE STATE OF ARIZONA holds up a mirror, asking Americans who they are, and who they want to be.

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The State of Arizona

The State of Arizona · 2014

The State of Arizona

MovieDocumentary

From PBS: Arizona's enforcement-led policy, which grew out of its unique position as a frontline border state, is reshaping the national conversation around immigration reform. With dozens of states considering a similar approach, THE STATE OF ARIZONA holds up a mirror, asking Americans who they are, and who they want to be.

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