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Under the measure that takes effect in January, first offenders can have their business licenses temporarily revoked, while second-time violators would lose them for good.
The measure seeks to make life difficult for an estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants living in the border state. Latino activists say many have already returned to Mexico, or packed up and left for neighboring states including Utah and New Mexico since the measure was signed into law in June.
Hispanic business owners say the exodus is already hurting many who depend on illegal immigrants, from Spanish-speaking barbers like Portillo to Mexican supermarkets and firms offering financial services to Hispanics.”*
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