Judge Susan Bolton has denied a request yesterday for an injunction against the section 2(B) of Arizona’s immigration law, SB1070, which requires people present in the United States to provide proof of their legal presence in the country. After more than two years of legal challenges the identification requirement may now take effect.
Arizona’s Governor Brewer, said of the ruling, “Today, Arizona is one big step closer to implementing the core provision of SB 1070. I applaud the federal court for siding with the U.S. Supreme Court in refusing to block the most critical section of this law, which will empower state and local law enforcement, as part of a legal stop or detention, to inquire about an individual’s immigration status when the officer has reasonable suspicion.”
The Governor said that the provision in the law “makes a clear statement that Arizona will not tolerate sanctuary city policies, and will now have thousands of additional officers to collaborate with the federal government as state and local law enforcement do what they always have: enforce the law.”
In June the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that provision 2(B) of SB1070 is constitutional. The justices found against other provisions in SB1070, which are already provided for in federal law.
In reaction to their June loss, the Obama administration announced that the Department of Homeland Security revoked its 287(g) law enforcement task force agreements with Arizona law enforcement agencies. DHS officials have been directed not to respond to law enforcement activity unless the suspect meets federal enforcement priority guidelines, such as already being a convicted criminal or having reentered the country after a lawful removal.
The Obama administration, in an effort to secure the Latino vote, granted de facto amnesty this summer to “DREAMers.”
Now anyone one who meets the following criteria can apply for “deferred deportation action.”
1. Those who came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
2. Those who have continuously resided in the United States for a least five years preceding the date of this memorandum and are present in the United States on the date of this memorandum;
3. Those who are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;
4. Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety;
5. Those who are not above the age of thirty.
The president of the Tucson chapter of the Arizona Latino Republicans, Pat sexton expressed satisfaction with the ruling, “People say that all Latinos should be afraid of the law; only law breakers need to be afraid. We all carry some sort of identification, that is the law for everyone else. Why should people who broke the law to be here be any different?”
Sexton said that ALRA Tucson “is pleased that the judge realizes there is no reason to keep from enforcing this important part of the law for the state of Arizona and has lifted the injunction. Right now, we have the terrible designation of being the place with the highest illegal immigration flow and it is sad that we have to do what the Federal Government won’t: defend our sovereignty and demand that the law be followed and enforced. It is also unfortunate that President Obama continues his war against our State. He has chosen to impede Arizona in the enforcement of immigration laws because he has directed will not cooperate with our law enforcement officials by ending their seven 287g task force agreement for apprehension and deportation.
Obama also continues to demonstrate an alarming disregard for the Constitution by issuing the directive that allows any illegal alien brought here as a child and is currently between certain ages to obtain a two-year work permit. This action, taken without any Congressional input, discussion or vote, has already been used by federal officials here in Arizona to set free a 17-year old admitted illegal alien who was caught driving 50 miles over the speed limit. Sheriff Babeu called it “Roadside Amnesty.” A person like this who has broken multiple laws should be afraid. Any of us legal citizens would be held accountable for such a dangerous, flagrant violation of vehicular law, why should people who broke the law to be here be any held to different standard? If we desire equal justice under the law, we must enforce all laws, including existing immigration laws.”