Arizona Rep . Jan Brewer : People have long asked for tougher immigration laws . But law 's opponents say it will cause tourists , businesses to stay away . `` We are going to be very diligent , and we 're going to make absolutely sure that that law ... will be implemented properly and respectfully . '' New law requires police to verify whether a person is in U.S. legally . Phoenix , Arizona , mayor says he 'll try to block the law .
Arizona Rep . Jan Brewer : People have long asked for tougher immigration laws . But law 's opponents say it will cause tourists , businesses to stay away . New law requires police to verify whether a person is in U.S. legally . Phoenix , Arizona , mayor says he 'll try to block the law .