Working towards sensible immigration reforM For Our State and Country
AZEIR's Media Philosophy
Just The Facts
"A salient characteristic of the current debate on U.S. immigration policy is the high ratio of hot air to data."
Dr. Douglas Massey
Princeton University
Co-director, Mexican Migration Project
Bad public policy comes from bad data and there is ample evidence that more often than not, bad information is driving the current debate on immigration. As Dr. Massey so eloquently states, it is often "hot air" that is in plentiful supply, not facts. AZEIR tries very ahrd to have its facts straight and ensures to the greatest extent possible that it can substantiate its statements with empirical research and first-hand knowledge.
Businesses rely on solid data when making important decisions and we strive to do the same here.
AZEIR In The News
AZEIR Spokesman Todd Landfried Speaking In Support of the Real Arizona Coalition
What A Difference A Year Makes
Arizona has come a long way in the year since the year of SB 1070. We saw the defeat of five immigration bills in the state Senate, 26 of 30 states rejected SB 1070-style lawas and people started discussing alternative solutions. In a column for the Arizona Republic, AZEIR spokesman Todd Landfried talks about what a difference a year makes. More...
AZEIR Statement on the recall of Russell Pearce [PDF]
On Tuesday November 8th, voters in Arizona Legislative District 18 changed their state senator. In a special recall election over 12,000 Republican, Independent and Democratic voters chose Republican Jerry Lewis to replace Russell Pearce. While many see this election as a referendum on immigration policy alone, in reality it was also a referendum on style, substance and the failure to address other critical issues important to our state. More...
Media Coverage of AZEIR
As one of the oldest business-centered immigration groups in the country, the media have come to recognize AZEIR's efforts and expertise in dealing with and addressing state-based immigration reform. Below are links to recent and relevant coverage of AZEIR in both the print and electronic media.
Press Coverage (Print)
Keep Immigration Momentum Going - December 19, 2011
AZEIR spokesman Todd Landfried writes about the changes in tone and direction in the immigration debate in the year after SB 1070.
Let's Find Real Immigration Solutions - August 22, 2011
AZEIR Spokesman Todd Landfried describes how Arizona has been at the forefront of the national- and state-level immigration debate for several years and it's time for an open and honest assessment of whether what we're doing actually works.
Peña's Guest-Worker Bill Draws Praise, Criticism - March 30, 2011
Proposed legislation that would establish a state-run guest-worker program would legally satisfy the state’s appetite for cheap labor but not grant amnesty to people already in Texas illegally, according to the bill’s author.
SB1070 Storm Warnings Ignored - April 30, 2010 AZEIR President Sheridan Bailey discusses the problems with SB1070 and how the business community attempted to warn Arizona's legislators about the likely ramifications of passage with Arizona Republic columnist E. J. Montini.
Radio Coverage (Audio)
KFLX - The Mitch & Joe Show, September 19, 2011 [Audio]
KJZZ - Here and Now with Steve Goldstein, August 24, 2011 [Audio]
KTAR - The Jay Lawrence Show: Saturday, August 19, 2011 - 7-8PM [Podcast]
KUER - Hinckley Institute of Politics: Economics and Public Safety Implications of SB 1070 [Audio]
KCPW - a panel discussion called Immigration Policy, the Arizona Experience explores Arizona’s experience with SB 1070, a controversial anti illegal-immigration law in that state, and HB 70, a similar Utah bill that just passed out of the Utah House of Representatives.[Audio]
Press Coverage (Video)
Arizonans highlight economic cost of tough immigration law
February 10, 2011 - KSL TV, Salt Lake City: AZEIR spokesman Todd Landfried said Thursday that they are costing his state hundreds of millions of dollars.
What Are The Economic Impacts of Arizona's Immigration Laws?
July 22, 2010 - CNN's Thelma Gutierrez interviews AZEIR spokesman Todd Landfried and sees how neighborhood businesses are affected when customers disappear.
AZEIR President Sheridan Bailey on MSNBC's "Your Business."
July 10, 2010 - The state of Arizona has become the center of the illegal immigration debate. SB1070, a controversial piece of legislation requiring stricter enforcement of anti-immigration laws, is expected to go into effect in Arizona on July 29th, and small business owners are bracing for the changes that may come with it. AZEIR President Sheridan Bailey was interviewed for this story and appears throughout the segment.
AZEIR Runs TV and Radio Spots Calling for Immigration Reform on KAET's "Horizon"
May 10, 2007 - AZEIR President Sheridan Bailey appears on KAET's nightly news program "Horizon" to discuss a series of TV and radio ads running in Arizona calling for Congress to pass sensible immigration reforms.
