New immigration law follows in footsteps of California 's Prop . 8 , says Thomas Saenz . In fact , the pre-enactment characterization more accurately reflects the bill 's effects : SB 1070 would dramatically change every Arizonan 's daily experience , especially anyone whose appearance , name , language or accent fits the stereotype of the undocumented . He says Arizona found that its power to control immigration was pre - empted by federal law . He says Arizona will have to expend resources to administer and flawed law .
New immigration law follows in footsteps of California 's Prop . 8 , says Thomas Saenz . He says Arizona found that its power to control immigration was pre - empted by federal law . He says Arizona will have to expend resources to administer and flawed law .