Paired with a state enforcement law better written than SB1070, however, such an approach might amount to a compelling compromise.

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Pearce was the driving force behind SB1070, the controversial anti-immigration bill signed into law last year by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

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He was a driving force behind the controversial Arizona immigration law SB1070, which critics say targets Hispanics and will lead to racial profiling.

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