At that time, Congress made employing illegal aliens a federal offense and explicitly pre-empted state and local criminal charges and civil fines.

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In much of Latin America, abortion is still illegal and in many cases a criminal offense.

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Any business that "knowingly" or "intentionally" hires illegal immigrants would, after a second offense, lose its license to operate in Arizona.

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