(Analyst's note:  Absolutely must read.  I've read article this three times and DHS really does say indicate that the AZ law makes it a crime to be in the state illegally.  What part of "illegal alien" does our federal gov't not understand?  Then the DHS spokesman then proceeds to indicate that they also will not follow the existing federal law, even when presented with the "illegal alien.  The seems to be yet another play on the concept of "not invented here" mindset.)

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"... Echoing comments by President Barack Obama and others in the administration, Morton said that Arizona's new law targeting illegal immigration is not "good government." The law makes it a crime to be in the state illegally and requires police to check suspects for immigration paperwork.

Morton said his agency will not necessarily process illegal immigrants referred to them by Arizona officials. The best way to reduce illegal immigration is through a comprehensive federal approach, not a patchwork of state laws, he said. ..."