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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has certainly heard her share of criticism in recent weeks over her decision to get tough on illegal immigrants, most of them Mexican, in her state.  Mexican President Felipe Calderon has gone so far as to call the new law “racial discrimination” and a “violation of human rights.”  That shouldn’t really surprise anyone, but what will surprise many is that Mexico has an incredibly strict policy on illegal immigration.

A recent article from The Washington Times (Mexico’s illegals laws tougher than Arizona’s) reveals, “Under the Mexican law, illegal immigration is a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison.  Immigrants who are deported and attempt to re-enter can be imprisoned for 10 years.  Visa violators can be sentenced to six-year terms.  Mexicans who help illegal immigrants are considered criminals.”  It goes on to mention “The law also says Mexico can deport foreigners who are deemed detrimental to ‘economic or national interests,’ violate Mexican law, are not ‘physically or mentally healthy’ or lack the ‘necessary funds for their sustenance’ and for their dependents.” 

According to Representative Steve King (R-IA), ranking Republican on the House Judiciary subcommittee on immigration, citizenship, refugees, border security and international law:  “This sounds like the kind of law that a rational nation would have to protect itself against illegal immigrants — that would stop and punish the very people who are violating the law.”  NPG could not agree more.

For additional reading on this important topic, NPG also encourages you to review a recent article by Michelle Malkin, How Mexico treats illegal aliens.