PHOENIX – Protests have begun at the state capitol today as a controversial immigration bill waits on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s desk.Arizona senators passed a bill Monday that would require law enforcement officers to question anyone they believe might be in the country illegally.Some students chained themselves to the door at the capitol on Tuesday, but were later unchained and detained by police.The bill passed on Monday by a vote of 17-11."I'm in a celebratory nature, I'm going out to have a drink," said Kathryn Kobor, a supporter of Senate Bill 1070.Passage sends the bill to Gov. Jan Brewer, who has not taken a position on the measure championed by fellow Republicans and already signed by the House.According to Brewer's spokesperson, she now has until 5 p.m. Saturday to act on the bill.
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