Michigan considers immigration law like Arizona's

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SAGINAW -- (05/10/10) -- Two weeks after Arizona's governor signed a controversial immigration reform bill into law, there is talk a similar law in Michigan.

Republican State Rep. Kim Meltzer of Clinton Township plans to introduce legislation modeled after Arizona's law. Meltzer said her bill would allow police to arrest illegal aliens who were stopped or questioned for another reason.


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A Michigan lawmaker believes the state's law enforcement officers need the authority to arrest illegal immigrants and is drafting legislation similar to Arizona's new immigration law.

Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township, said her bill would allow police to request proof of citizenship from people who are stopped and questioned on another offense, such as a traffic violation or selling fraudulent identity documents. Officers would have the authority to arrest people who can't prove their legal status.

"We have borders in place for a reason," Meltzer said. "Everyone should play by the rules."