Mercosur Trade Bloc Condemns Arizona Immigrant Law

Associated Press: Arizona's immigration law is being condemned abroad again, this time by the Mercosur trade bloc. The group of South American nations says the law exposes migrants to racism, xenophobia, violence and other violations of their rights. The Mercosur bloc has moved to reduce barriers to the free flow of people across their borders. A simple identity card entitles citizens and residents of Mercosur countries to travel, work and live in much of South America without fear of deportation. The group called on the U.S. and other developed countries Tuesday to ratify a 1990 convention of the United Nations that promotes the rights of all people who migrate in search of work.