The Navajo Nation Council passed a resolution that condemns SB1070, Arizona's controversial anti-immigration law.

Delegate Kee Allen Begay sponsored the measure. He said it will allow law enforcement to harass tribal members who might resemble Mexican nationals.

“When we are pulled over or stopped we are usually pulled over and asked for our IDs," Begay said. "Sometimes we do not carry those things and perhaps at that time we will have difficulty proving we are Native American. This legislation is a stance for the protection of Native Americans in Arizona.”

The council also passed a resolution to oppose HB2281, which restricts "ethnic studies" at public elementary and secondary schools in Arizona.

The Navajo Nation spans Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

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Press Release: Council overrides President Shirley’s veto, passes measures opposing the state of Arizona’s immigration, ethnic studies bills (Navajo Nation Council 6/8)
Navajo Nation Council opposes AZ immigration law (AP 6/8)
Navajo lawmakers override tribal president's veto (AP 6/8)

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