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What Are the Economic Effects of Arizona’s Immigration Law?
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What Are the Economic Effects of Arizona’s Immigration Law?

Angela Kelley explains how Arizona's harsh immigration law is leading to economic losses in its tourism and conventions industries.

How is Arizona’s immigration law affecting its economy? How long could these effects last? What should other state legislatures take away from Arizona’s experience?

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Authors

Angela Maria Kelley

Executive Director, Center for American Progress Action Fund; Senior Vice President, Center for American Progress

Team

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