Even as the US Senate gears for a critical vote on the much-debated immigration Bill later this week, lawmakers are concerned that a raft of legislations at the state level, with many recommending strict measures against illegal immigrants, might torpedo reform efforts.
At least 1,100 immigration Bills were submitted by lawmakers by May end in the various states, more than double the last year's record total, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
It is largely out of a frustration over Congress' inability to deal with illegal immigration that several states are either considering or enacting a record number of 'strongly worded proposals' targeting illegal immigrants, according to
The Washington Post.
The final tally for the Bills is expected to rise as the issue continues to dominate