ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Gov. Susana Martinez says she never supported neighboring Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants but understands the "frustration felt by Arizonans" due to the lack of federal action on immigration reform.
Martinez issued the statement Monday in response to the Supreme Court decision throwing out provisions of the much-debate Arizona law.
The state's only Latina governor said her state has tackled public safety issues relating to border security in "responsible ways," citing her attempts to repeal a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain state driver's licenses.
Martinez, who has come under fire from some immigrant advocates over her repeal attempts, told GOP presidential candidates during the primaries to "tone down" the rhetoric on illegal immigration.
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