In a bold move by a stagnated GOP party, two Senators hope to block President Obama’s federal lawsuit against Arizona with a procedural movement.
Senators Jim DeMint (R- S.C.) and David Vitter (R-LA) said they will attempt to attach the Arizona lawsuit, legal language to small-business legislation set to be debated on the Senate floor next week.
The two Republicans have been critical of the Obama administration’s lawsuit against Arizona and claim the federal government lacks the constitutionality to prevent the Grand Canyon State from enforcing immigration laws already on the books.
SB1070 is a law that closely mirrors the federal government’s law on enforcing illegal immigration. Arizona has been inundated with illegal immigrants which has propelled the state to the country’s leader in kidnapping and only second to Mexico City, Mexico.
“States like Arizona shouldn’t be prosecuted for protecting their citizens when the federal government fails to do so,” DeMint said in a statement. “The federal government is rewarding illegal behavior and encouraging many more to enter our nation illegally when they refuse to enforce our laws.”
DeMint also said that President Obama “should get serious and stop holding border security hostage to pass amnesty and score points with his liberal base.”
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Arizona are complaining the federal lawsuit will do nothing more than cost taxpayers more money the country does not have and in the end will be no closer to solving the immigration problem the federal government refuses to fix.
“The Obama administration should not use taxpayers’ money to pay for these lawsuits that the American people overwhelmingly oppose,” Senator Vitter explained.
DeMint further states that “States along the border are facing kidnappings, drug trafficking, human trafficking and gang violence and they have a duty to keep their residents safe. Instead of suing states for doing his job, the President should get serious and stop holding border security hostage.”
Arizona’s new law gives state law enforcement officials the legal authority to enforce federal immigration laws. Most law enforcement officers will be allowed to inquire about immigration status of individuals who are lawfully stopped for other crimes.
An amendment to SB1070 specifically forbids racial profiling.
As many as 18 states are considering similar laws, according to the Associated Press, including: Florida, South Carolina, Idaho, Oklahoma, Utah, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Michigan. However, John Morton, the director of ICE warned these states to not pursue Arizona’s lead on the immigration issue because it is the federal government’s job to enforce illegal immigration.
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What a shame we only have two Senators that have the guts to stand up to Obama. Good luck to them and to Airzona.
The ARIZONA law is Unconstitutional, it Cannot change Immigration Laws, The REPUBLICANS TRIED THIS IN 2003 SESSENBRENNER TRIED TO CHANGE THE LAW TO MAKE IT A FEDERAL CRIME, IT DID NOT PASS.
BEFORE YOU'LL SCREAM "ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS" GET EDUCATED, DON'T SHOW YOUR IGNORANCE AND HATE.
IN BLACKS LAW DICTIONARY THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT. A PERSON THAT ENTERS WITHOUT A VISA IS CALLED E.W.I. ENTRY WITHOUT INSPECTION, THIS IS A MISDEMEANOR AND IS TRIED IN CIVIL COURT.
A PERSON THAT OVERSTAYS THEIR VISA IS O.O.S OUT OF STATUS , THIS AGAIN IS A MISDEMEANOR AND TRIED IN CIVIL COURT, ITS NOT A FEDERAL CRIME. IF THE REPUBLICANS WANT TO CHANGE THE LAW , THEY SHOULD BRING THE BILL UP LIKE IN 2003 AND TRY TO CHANGE THE LAW IN CONGRESS.
ARIZONA'S LAW IS A POLITICAL ELECTION SPIN GAME BY THE REPUBLICANS, THEY HAVE NOTHING TO RUN ON EXCEPT THE BACKS OF THE POOR EWI UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.
STOP THE FOOLISH HATE AND IGNORANCE. ALL ARE GODS CHILDREN.
THE FACTS ARE THAT JAN BREWER DID THIS TO GET REELECTED, HERE ARE FACTS.
1, HOW MUCH MONEY $$$$$$$ IS ALLOCATED TO ENFORCE THIS LAW?? NONE.
2, HOW MANY NEW POLICEMEN / WOMEN SHES HIRED TO HOLD AND PROCESS THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS? NONE.
3, HOW MANY NEW IMMIGRATION JUDGES SHES HIRED TO PROCESS THE THOUSANDS OF DEPORTATION CASES?? NONE.
4, HOW MANY NEW JAILS SHES BUILT TO HOLD THE THOUSANDS OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS? NONE.
5, HOW MANY BUSES / PLANES SHES BROUGHT TO DEPORT THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF THOSE WHO ARE ORDERED BY THE IMMIGRATION JUDGES TO BE DEPORTED?? NONE.
CAN ANYONE ANSWER THESE FACTS? THE REPUBLICAN STATES ARE TRYING TO MAKE THIS THEIR PLATFORM, THEY WILL LOSE BIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG TIME.
ALL ARE GODS CHILDREN. NO HUMAN IS ABOVE ANOTHER. ALL ARE CREATED BY ONE ALMIGHTY GOD WHO LOVES ALL HIS CHILDREN.
I AM NOT SAYING DON'T CLOSE THE BORDERS I AM SAYING STOP THE FOOLISH HATE AND IGNORANCE.
It's simply a tool to let us voters know who stands for America - and who stands with Mexico. The traitors whose efforts aid and abet foreign nationals will be punished in November. This is the big revolution - the ousting of every elected Democrat up for re-election from coast to coast.
FACTS NEEDS TO CHECK THE DICTIONARY ...fac·tu·al / ?fakcho??l/ • adj. concerned with what is actually the case rather than interpretations of or reactions to it: a mixture of comment and factual information. ? actually occurring: cases mentioned are factual.
Your screed (look it up) is full of bovine feces. No facts just your screaming and fact less opinion.
This statement is a perfect example of your total ignorance. You obviously haven't even bothered to read the law or you would be targeting the Federal Government as well since the AZ law mimics (look it up) Federal statutes.
PS... Between the poor grammar and the "all caps" you have managed to make yourself look really lame.
The ARIZONA law is Unconstitutional
FACTS NEEDS TO CHECK THE DICTIONARY ...fac·tu·al / ?fakcho??l/ • adj. concerned with what is actually the case rather than interpretations of or reactions to it: a mixture of comment and factual information. ? actually occurring: cases mentioned are factual.
Your screed (look it up) is full of bovine feces. No facts just your screaming and fact less opinion.
This statement is a perfect example of your total ignorance. You obviously haven't even bothered to read the law or you would be targeting the Federal Government as well since the AZ law mimics (look it up) Federal statutes.
PS... Between the poor grammar and the "all caps" you have managed to make yourself look really lame.
The ARIZONA law is Unconstitutional
You see, people are so one sided they don't realize that if states are able to write their own immigration laws, this means that states can also make it easier to stay or become a citizen as well. What do you think "santuary cities" are. Now image a state adopting policy like that!!! How's that for change. So people its a federal duty not a state, the state could do it at the business sector, penalizing businesses and throwing them in prison, check this story on how the immigration law will be taken down in court
apleblog.com/2010/07/09/doj-files-suit-isn%E2%80%99t-arizona%E2%80%99s-sb-1070-illegal/
I never thought I would see the day that our president would side with another country over the safety of Americans.
Here's to you Mexico and all of your despicable sympathizers; you are not going to win over this land. ???(?_?)???? Plain and simple!
hey mr vitter you still in office?
what abt your activity abt call girls?
was is legal?
why you did not step down?
Illegal is illegal no matter what the libtards say...go back to Mehico...we dont want you here!!!!
BTW,...AZ's law is CONSTITUTIONAL...it is right on the nose pure AMERICAN...you poor libtards...you cant get anything right lol
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