AZ Immigration Law Ruling Refuses To Lift Ban On Enforcement

Arizona Immigration Law Ruling Refuses To Lift Ban On Enforcing Major Aspects Of Measure

PHOENIX -- A federal appeals court is refusing to lift a stay blocking major parts of a tough Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants from taking effect.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday turned down an appeal filed by Gov. Jan Brewer. The governor asked them to lift an injunction imposed by a federal judge in Phoenix the day before the law was to take effect on July 29, 2010.

The U.S Justice Department sued to block the law. It argued it violates the constitution because enforcing immigration law is a federal issue.

Brewer's lawyers said the federal government hasn't effectively enforced immigration law and that the state law will assist federal authorities.

The law would require police to check immigration status when enforcing other laws, among other provisions.

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It looks like Brewer has hit a brick wall, unless they can get the SCOTUS to take the case....

No, not the 9th circuit, they would never do that. Wait, they are the most overturned court in the nation.

SCOTUS will take the case. This one must be reviewed by a non-activist court.

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I have to admit, I see a certain "efficiency" in having a quick check performed if the person was stopped for another violation. I'm certainly not for stopping people for "driving/walking/standing-while-Hispanic"...But I don't really have a problem with background checks if a stop has already been made, or as a requirement for taxpayer-supported services... It will be interesting to see how this shakes out.

LadyJazzer wrote: I have to admit, I see a certain "efficiency" in having a quick check performed if the person was stopped for another violation. I'm certainly not for stopping people for "driving/walking/standing-while-Hispanic"...But I don't really have a problem with background checks if a stop has already been made, or as a requirement for taxpayer-supported services... It will be interesting to see how this shakes out.

Wow I agree with you again :VeryScared: I just don't think there are any good ways to check immigration status under most circumstances without being accused of racism.

LadyJazzer wrote: I have to admit, I see a certain "efficiency" in having a quick check performed if the person was stopped for another violation. I'm certainly not for stopping people for "driving/walking/standing-while-Hispanic"...But I don't really have a problem with background checks if a stop has already been made, or as a requirement for taxpayer-supported services... It will be interesting to see how this shakes out.

Agreed. And no, I don't think you should have to "show your papers" if you are just wandering around. I know I have to "show my papers" if a cop pulls me over, not sure why this is an issue.

RenegadeCJ wrote:

LadyJazzer wrote: I have to admit, I see a certain "efficiency" in having a quick check performed if the person was stopped for another violation. I'm certainly not for stopping people for "driving/walking/standing-while-Hispanic"...But I don't really have a problem with background checks if a stop has already been made, or as a requirement for taxpayer-supported services... It will be interesting to see how this shakes out.

Agreed. And no, I don't think you should have to "show your papers" if you are just wandering around. I know I have to "show my papers" if a cop pulls me over, not sure why this is an issue.

I think it becomes an issue when reather than being pulled over, you are being contacted by law eforcement about vagrancy or loitering. Sure, you need your ID if you're driving, but what about if your just sleeping on a park bench?

Personally, I see nothing wrong with what they've tried to put in place. The massive influx of illegal aliens is proof that the federal government has not been enforcing immigration laws. The main sticking point in this whole discusson is the cries of racism. I'm not sure how the simple fact that 99% of the illegal aliens are latinos from Central and South America can be avoided. The vast majority of those illegal aliens claim Mexico as their country of origin.

No, I don't think the local sheriff should stop all latino-lookin folks and ask for papers. But, the simple fact is that most of the illegals they do catch are gonna be Mexicans. It's not racism. It's statistics.

It's also a state's rights issue. I don't think that the current administration is too keen on recognizing the rights of a state to step up when the federal government is failing. I hope it does go to the SCOTUS. and I hope they rule in favor of Arizona.