President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon is meeting with President Obama today to discuss US-Mexico relations, but most controversially, to discuss the new SB1070 law in Arizona, that has especially been getting attention in within the travel industry.
Arizona’s SB1070 law enables police to question individuals about legal immigration status, and requires the individual in question to produce the necessary proof of citizenship.
Cities like Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California have already made the decision to ban any unessential travel to Arizona, and more may follow suit.
President Calderon criticized the law, saying that it would divide people and encourage discrimination. President Obama did not mention SB1070, but is hoping to implement an immigration system that he calls “orderly and safe.”
Calderon’s visit also will cover items like drug wars, clean energy, border infrastructure, and new trade laws. Obama will discuss reducing youth drug use by 15 percent in five years, increasing clean energy opportunities, and a new border bridge project that will allow faster bridge crossings.
Officially, the United States and Mexico are partners, both geographically and respectfully, but Calderon may deliver a rebuke against Arizona’s tactics during his two-day visit. Today, the two leaders will deliver a press conference, and tomorrow Calderon will address the U.S. Congress.
Border control, border crossing, and SB1070 are likely to be part of the discussion.
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