Recent Posts
Home >Unlabelled > Arizona governor hails immigration ruling, opponents dismayed - politics on Astini News
Arizona governor hails immigration ruling, opponents dismayed - politics on Astini News
Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by astini
& PHOENIX (Reuters) - Republican Governor Jan Brewer hailed Monday's U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a key part of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants, while the law's critics said thousands of families will live in fear in the southwestern state bordering Mexico.&
- & &
& Other political news of note&
&- & & & & & & Court sees limits to states' rights& & & &
& & & & Updated 103 minutes ago& & 6/26/2012 1:16:52 PM +00:00& & & & & First Read: Supreme Court ruling on immigration underscores limits on what states can do.& & &
& & & - & & & & & Romney says he wished court gave states 'latitude' on immigration& & & & & &
- & & & & & Romney weathers growing media clamor for policy details& & & & & &
- & & & & & Issa letter to Obama challenges executive privilege& & & & & &
- & & & & & High court strikes down parts of Ariz. immigration law& & & & & &
& - & & & & & & Court sees limits to states' rights& & & &
The Supreme Court supported the law's most controversial aspect, requiring police to check the immigration status of people they stop, but threw out three other provisions that had been challenged by the federal government.
"This is a day we have been waiting for, and make no mistake, Arizona is ready," Brewer, who signed the law in April 2010, told a news conference.
The law was passed by Arizona's Republican-controlled legislature, earning the praise of U.S. conservatives and inspiring similar statutes in other states. President Barack Obama's administration challenged it in court, saying the U.S. Constitution gives the federal government sole authority over immigration policy.
"We know the eyes of the world will be upon us, we know the critics will be watching and waiting, hoping for another opportunity to continue their legal assault against our state," Brewer said.
Brewer has clashed with Obama over the issue of illegal immigration and was seen wagging her finger at the president in a meeting at a Phoenix airport earlier this year. She called Monday's decision "a victory for the rule of law."
The three provisions that were struck down required immigrants to carry immigration papers at all times, banned illegal immigrants from soliciting work in public places, and allowed police to arrest immigrants without warrants if officers believed they committed crimes that would make them deportable.
Brewer expressed confidence that Arizona law officers would now implement the law "efficiently, effectively and in harmony with the Constitution" and said civil rights would be protected and racial profiling would not be tolerated.
Supporters say the law is needed because the federal government has failed to secure Arizona's border with Mexico.
Outside the state Capitol, a few dozen supporters of the law waved American flags and toted placards reading: "Stop sponging off the US taxpayer - go home," and "SB 1070 is fair and it works," referring to the law.
'LIVING IN THE SHADOWS'
Critics say the law, particularly the section upheld on Monday, would lead to racial profiling in a state where Hispanics represent nearly a third of its 6.5 million people. Of those, an estimated 360,000 are illegal immigrants. Most U.S. illegal immigrants are Hispanics, with many entering the country through Mexico.
"No American should ever live under a cloud of suspicion just because of what they look like," Obama said in a statement. "Going forward, we must ensure that Arizona law enforcement officials do not enforce this law in a manner that undermines the civil rights of Americans, as the court's decision recognizes."
Petra Falcon, the director of activist group Promise Arizona, said that with the ruling "thousands of families will remain living in the shadows and fearing the police rather than relying on them."
After Brewer signed the measure two years ago, thousands of activists took to the streets of Phoenix and called for a convention and tourism boycott.
Around 100 demonstrators, some toting placards reading "Brown Skin is Not a Crime" and "We are Human," gathered on the street opposite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Phoenix following the ruling.
Some chanted "Stop 1070 - We will not comply," and "People Power," as volunteers handed out bottled water in 105-degree heat.
Activist Carlos Garcia saw nothing to celebrate in the court's ruling, saying "the life of the immigrant is worse today than it was yesterday." He called for a national day of "noncompliance" on July 27 to protest the law.
Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski, a Democrat whose district is 68 percent Hispanic, said he felt the justices had left it open to see how Arizona would implement the law.
"What's happening here in Arizona is that we are rewriting a chapter of civil rights - whatever happens here ... is going to be the chapter of civil rights for our days," he said.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a backer of the law who bills himself as "America's toughest sheriff," said the ruling should bolster efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants.
"It's important to show that law enforcement can still question the immigration status of a person they stop," said Arpaio, who is being sued by the federal government over alleged racial profiling and abuse of power. "We have to have that."
After the ruling, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security rescinded the authority a joint state-federal task force had given Arizona to enforce federal immigration laws.
Asked by Reuters if he thought the court ruling would make much difference in practice to how Phoenix police officers enforced the law, Police Chief Daniel Garcia said "No."
(Writing by Tim Gaynor; Editing by Cynthia Johnston, Will Dunham and Philip Barbara)
& &(c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2012. Check for restrictions at: http://telecomadvisors.biz/about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp
& & &
Blog Archive
-
▼
2012
(4078)
-
▼
June
(609)
- 'American Idol' Finalists Liven Up Branson Stage -...
- Breast Cancer Survivor Fights To Swim Topless In P...
- Jenny McCarthyâs Playboy spread hurts older wome...
- Urban Outfitters Shares Sinking Lower, Down 2.6% o...
- Army releases name of officer killed at Fort Bragg...
- Summer solstice: It arrived June 20, a day earlier...
- Ore. woman finds Portland home illegally occupied ...
- LeBron James visits David Letterman, gets standing...
- Arkansas trooper who helped Bobby Petrino may have...
- 'True Blood' Beauty Line Is Vampire Meets Sparkles...
- Norman Mailer: The American: A riveting documentar...
- Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Go Hairless, Allegedly ...
- Lolo Jones Uses Tim Tebow's Name to Boost Her Mark...
- Quotes from Gary Carter's teammates on Astini News
- Polar Bear: Royal Dutch Will Fail In Arctic on Ast...
- NBA Draft 2012: Can Tony Wroten Jr. Replace O.J. M...
- Summer Solstice Celebration At Soggy Stonehenge on...
- Rodney King: Public Memorial for Rodney King to Be...
- Multiple Sclerosis Association of America's MRI In...
- 6 Things I Learned From The Early Footage on Astin...
- Euro 2012: A Brief Moment of Sympathy for Cristian...
- Fantasy Football 2012: The Preseason Top 125 Playe...
- LeBron James tweets his hope that Ray Allen will s...
- Maryland denies Princess Anne ethics exemption | T...
- True Blood Q&A: Kristin Bauer Van Straten Talks Ki...
- True Blood Q&A: Kristin Bauer Van Straten Talks Ki...
- Child's Play: The Treasure Hunt Birthday Party | G...
- FYF Fest 2012: Refused, Wild Flag, M83, Yeasayer b...
- Clemens juror: Key witness in case wasnât credib...
- Toyota Yaris Vs. Toyota Prius c: autoMedia.com Com...
- Snoop Dogg busted in Norway with marijuana | Hot T...
- Tanning Salon Franchises in the US Industry Market...
- Google Ignores Flag Day, while rival Microsoft cel...
- 'Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition' keeps you in...
- United States Golf Association, Indianwood Golf an...
- ALEX KANE: Sinn Fein woe sealed with a handshake -...
- White Sox acquire Youkilis from Red Sox on Astini ...
- Brean Murray Stays Bullish on Activision Blizzard;...
- Black Keys Rock Duo Sues Pizza Hut, Home Depot Ove...
- Taco Bell robbery caught on surveillance video - L...
- 1940 U.S. Census Records for California Now Search...
- Reclaim your hijacked email account in Facebook on...
- Sookie Asks to Get Arrested, Pam Reunites With Eri...
- Long Beach calls Seal Beach racist, pulls buses - ...
- San Antonio Spurs: How Important Is Manu Ginobili ...
- News - Lindsay Lohan Dons Kimono For 'Liz & Dick' ...
- Convicted Child Molester Will Continue Collecting ...
- Officials unveil options for 'second life' of Marc...
- Devils hot topic: Should playoffs count for NHL aw...
- Emma Stoneâs boyfriend Andrew Garfield: Ryan Gos...
- Oscar Rule Changes Include More Songwriters, Bigge...
- Madhuri Dixit wants Gene Kelly's tap dancing shoes...
- New Sharpton Lingo: 'Rodney King Will Be Funeraliz...
- Pair Arrested For Fake "Media Miami Heat" Passes: ...
- Graeter's ice cream to be featured on 'The View' o...
- Summer solstice: It arrived June 20, a day earlier...
- Hepatitis B vaccine protects for 25 years: study o...
- Prince Philip back on UK royal duty after illness ...
- Premier visits new complex at Finlandia Village | ...
- 'The Legend of Korra' Season Finale, 'Skeletons in...
- Summer Breathes Breath of Fresh Air to Back2Basics...
- Kate Upton reportedly booted from Santa Monica pie...
- Chris Berman Calling Monday Night Football Game an...
- 'Books That Shaped America' form a fascinating exh...
- The Real Reasons For The GI Joe 2 Delay â And Du...
- Kelis Breaks Silence On Nas' "Life Is Good" Cover ...
- Kim Kardashian Says She's Not Thinking About Marri...
- Rob Lowe back on ice in another movie, Breakaway -...
- 2012 Denver Broncos: The Return of the Famous Oran...
- Belmont Stakes 2012 Odds After I'll Have Another's...
- Simon Cowell talks Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Ja...
- Dobamarama and Carter L. Bays bloom at the Clevela...
- Coach Mike McCarthy: 2012 Packers most experienced...
- Niagara Falls mayor wants sculpture honouring Wall...
- CEO Frank L. VanderSloot to Obama: Why are busines...
- Eric Berry Never Ceases to Amaze or Amuse on Astin...
- Chris Brown-Drake Brawl Club Sues New York City! o...
- Pregnant 'True Blood' Star, Stephen Moyer Expectin...
- Penny Auction Software from Penny Pro Auctions Off...
- Summer Solstice Celebration At Soggy Stonehenge on...
- Bruno's pharmacy to close with change in ownership...
- Alleged gunman charged in shooting death of wheel-...
- Session set for Champaign County search-rescue tea...
- Denverâs high to top 100 degrees for 5th straigh...
- Older Fathers May Produce Offspring With Long Live...
- "Rock of Ages" Soundtrack Release Propels Foreigne...
- BU political experts available to comment on upcom...
- Aâs snap Matt Cainâs eight-start winning strea...
- Rodney King Memorial Set For Saturday - Local News...
- LeBron James, Miami Heat get the last laugh - Miam...
- Dave Coulier reprises 'Full House' role in new Fun...
- Summer Solstice Celebration At Soggy Stonehenge on...
- No visit to set of Jackie Robinson movie on Astini...
- Bronx bodega worker tortured by robbers seeks $15 ...
- Michelle Duggar to Receive 'Mother of the Year Awa...
- Phoenix Zoo Orangutan Dies After Long Battle With ...
- Lyme Disease: 2012 Predicted to Be the Worst Year ...
- Mary Kay Museum Voted No. 1 Sight Seeing Destinati...
- Arizona governor hails immigration ruling, opponen...
- Matt Barnes, Xander Bogaerts to Represent Red Sox ...
-
▼
June
(609)