Social media wrap: Brewer, Issa, Thompson and others react to Arizona immigration law [updated]

 

[Updated at 5:27 p.m.:

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.): my reaction to the court ruling on the #Arizona #immigration law http://tinyurl.com/2vs7q4g

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: According to the Supremacy Clause of our constitution, immigration is a federal issue. Today’s decision is the right one ... The court decision to enjoin the worst parts of AZ’s SB 1070 reaffirms Americans' most basic constitutional rights.

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.): Disappointed in this ruling today – our immigration laws need to be strengthened, not weakened. http://fb.me/uclMVqAp

Michigan Atty. Gen. Mike Cox: Today a fed judge enjoined AZ immigration law from taking effect. We will assist Gov Brewer's appeal to allow AZ to protects its citizens

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee: This is no longer a government of the people, by the people and for the people. It's a government of the government, by the government and for the government.
 

 

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer: The fight is far from over. Arizona will prevail in its right to protect our citizens. Read my statement: http://bit.ly/btFPFS]

 

Rep. Bill Shuster (R. Pa.): "Very disappointed by the AZ immigration ruling. Yet another reason Congress must act to secure our borders." #tcot... http://fb.me/E7QmpdhD

California Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista): "FED JUDGE BLOCKS KEY PARTS OF ARIZONA'S IMMIGRATION LAW-ISSA WANTS YOUR THOUGHTS: what do you think about this? Rep. Issa is going on MSNBC NOW to discuss and we'll share the video as soon as we can. In the mean time, fire away with those comments!"

Mark Neumann, candidate for Wisconsin governor: "The battle for the 10th Amendment begins. Mark Neumann believes the states, under the 10th Amendment of the Constitution, have a responsibility and the authority to address illegal immigration."

President Barack Obama: "It’s important for members of both parties to come together and speak frankly about the challenges we face and to work through areas where we don’t agree—and hopefully find some areas where we do."

Judge Ted Poe (Texas): "On with South Carolina’s “Rocky D” NOW talking about Arizona ruling": http://bit.ly/13IUWY

Fred Thompson (former Tennessee senator): "Union members take bus from L.A. to AZ for immig law protest. Wonder if illegal aliens will take their jobs while they're gone?" #ftrs #tcot

Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.): "AZ law overturned!! Immigration is federal responsibility!No more excuses, American ppl demand Congress PASS IMMIGRATION REFORM NOW"

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.): "Once again the federal government has overstepped its power and intruded on states' rights." http://giv.to/eBeW4u

California Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona): "I disagree w/ the federal court judge who stopped part of the AZ law 2day that makes it a crime for immigrants to be in the state illegally."

California Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose): "Judge puts hold on controversial parts of AZ#immigration law. Yet another indication that patchwork state laws cannot replace federal #CIR."

Sen. David Vitter (R-La.): "Just got news that a federal judge blocked key provisions of Arizona’s new illegal immigration law. I recently introduced legislation to stop Obama’s efforts to sue AZ over their new immigration law, but Harry Reid blocked our legislation. I strongly support the new AZ immigration law. My opponent, Melancon, voted to prevent Louisiana law enforcement from arresting or detaining illegals, like the AZ law."

Fred Thompson: "Report: despite boycotts, AZ tourism INCREASED. If we can get Holder to sue other 49 states, this recession is OVER!" #ftrs #tcot

-- Craig Howie

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Comments

[America Rocks]

This is the death blow to Oshama and the Dems. Americans are going to be furious over this ruling. It shows that our gov't cares more about illegals then enforcing our laws. Its totally disgusting how they pandered to the illegals and their racist advocates. It is now up to legal Americans to vote out any and all politicians who support the illegals and amnesty. Enjoy your last few months Dems cuz you will be out of a job very soon.

[Ticked]

Leftists, and their illegal enablers are now a threat to this Republic.

Looking forward to the fight.

[KC]

I hope Mr. Obama is proud -and, yes, I know that it is customary to address the office as 'Mr.President' out of Respect -However, I have a few issues with Showing ANY respect for a Sell out/ Backstabbing/lying/ Deceptive Person such as Mr. Obama.
Perhaps he is planning on running for re-election as President - Hopefully, it will be in the Mexican elections though.
Back to the Issue - I'm Very curious as to why nobody it pointing out the Obvious? Based on the US Atty's Remarks and Filed Statements in Ref: to the Duties of Homeland Security? - "That They decide which Illegal's get Deported and which are not Prosecuted? < Is this Not RACIAL Selective Enforcement? - I was raised to believe that a Federal Law was a Law- non-discretionary?

[America]

US District Judge Susan Bolton agreed to block the section of the law that required local and state law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of those they suspected were illegal immigrants. Bolton also blocked a portion of the law that required state officials to check the immigration status of anyone in custody in Arizona before they were released from jail.

“The court by no means disregards Arizona’s interests in controlling illegal immigration and addressing the concurrent problems with crime, including the trafficking of humans, drugs, guns, and money,” Bolton wrote.

The judge said the state measure was preempted by federal law because such checks would swamp federal immigration officials who are pursuing different priorities.

Also blocked by the judge was a section of the law that made it a state crime for any foreign resident of Arizona to fail to carry federally-issued immigration documents at all times. Federal law requires that such documents be carried at all times, but federal officials do not enforce it. The state law simply sought to enforce it.

The issue is complicated by politics and the approaching mid-term congressional elections. Democratic strategists are hoping the continuing controversy drives a wedge between Hispanic voters and the Republican Party.

Republicans, on the other hand, are hoping more Americans are concerned about crime and border security than complaints about tough enforcement efforts. But some Republicans are worried about this strategy in the long term given the growing political clout of the Hispanic community in the US.

Translations & observations:

1) The judge sought to gut the most controversial issues. Not on the grounds that they were wrong legislation, jus that they were “burdensome” to the Federal Government. Judge Susan, please tell that (in person) to the widow of MURDERED rancher Robert Krentz and those in AZ who are daily impacted with the violence associated with illegals. FEDERAL LAW requires documents – but the same federal officials that would be “burdened” by SB1070 don’t enforce the federal law.

2) Crime and blood is on your hands US District Judge Susan Bolton! If an illegal alien is incarcerated and then released to kill, rape, rob again do the victims/families sue you, the Federal Government, and the law enforcement for failing your United States Constitutional obligations to their safety? They should!

3) The Democratic strategists vs. Republicans tells a lot about how they view the safety of Americans and our Constitution. Dems greatest concern: Never waste a good crisis! Do nothing about this massive problem and use it as a voting tool. Republicans: We need to secure our borders and stop the criminal activity. Oops! Except that Bush didn’t want to really address this issue either and so courted the Latino vote while doing too little border security.

Five states have introduced legislation similar to Arizona’s law, and 20 others are reportedly considering it. Gee, I wonder why?!? NOT!!!

Those who do not support serious and immediate action to secure our borders are either here illegally or care nothing about the U.S. Constitution and their rights / responsibilities as U.S. citizens. Those who oppose SB 1070 are supporting, harboring and abiding lawlessness within our borders.
There is no middle ground. You are either a citizen, here LEGALLY or you should not be in the USA. Oh, and there is no RACE in I-L-L-E-G-A-L. It becomes a race issue for those who have no good argument.

[Urcella]

You people have to stop thinking with a majority brain. Its prejudicial!!! You can't see it because you think of yourself as superior. That's what you call white privilege. It's the fact that you can walk into stores and look around and not think about whether people think you are stealing, you can walk by a purse in a cart and not wonder if the white old lady thinks you want to steal it. If you get out of that frame and look at yourself as the "lowest" person in America........but that's not the point. You all need to read why it was ruled illegal, even though it was "cleaned up" not clean enough, check this story out

http://apleblog.com/2010/07/09/doj-files-suit-isn%E2%80%99t-arizona%E2%80%99s-sb-1070-illegal/

[Brittanicus]

A very easy way to stop illegal aliens coming into this nation? Make it a felony and 5 years in prison instead of a stupid civil infraction. Make Washington enact E-Verify a permanent and mandated law, along with 287 (G) arrest, question and detain for ICE. Companies must--SHOULD-- be held responsible for applying a new and modified E-Verify with massive penalties, including painful fines, business asset confiscation and imprisonment. WITH FEDERAL COURTS EVIDENTLY AGAINST A STATE PROTECTING ITS CITIZENS-LEGAL RESIDENTS ECONOMICALLY AND FROM OVERWHELMING CRIMINAL ACITIVITY aND THE ILLEGAL ALIEN INVASION. Locate detention centers in the deserts of America, with tent cities like Sheriff Arpaio has in Arizona for all illegal aliens. Reward whistle-blowers, for those informing on businesses, corporate, factories and stores that are hiring illegal aliens. Build the--REAL--double, parallel border fence and a standing in-perpetuity military zone. The real fence is not is constructed now, as their is no second fence within the perimeter of the barrier between Mexico and our sovereign nation.

In conclusion remove all political incumbents who approve of AMNESTY of any kind and those who undermined the Arizona SB1070 immigration law in their speeches. WE HAVE A COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR CAREER LAWMAKERS IN NOVEMBER--THE JOBLESS LINES AT THE EMPLOYMENT CENTER.THIS SHOULD INCLUDE GOVERNORS, MAYORS, JUDGES AND POLICE CHIEFS, APPEASING SANCTUARY CITIES , TOWNS AND MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL ALIENS AND HOUSEHOLDS. Tell what your federal or State Senator and Congressman can expect, by wording your furious disapproval at 202-224-3121 Discover the truth not lies at NumbersUSA and JudicialWatch on illegal Immigration. The epitome of Pro-amnesty and allies of special interest, open borders is Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Nany Pelosi, Janet Napolitano and many more.

[Molon Labe]

LA Times just posts only those comments that they like. Idiots

[Democrat bubonic plague]

No political creature ressembles the rat more than your typical liberal democrat.Listening to the lame stream pundits makes one want to vomit as they always fail to distinguish between legal and illegal immigration.Desperate
leftys are always looking for an opportunity to cry RACIST and do not hesitate to provoke extreme sentiments in the hope that they can then present
themselves as the virtuous and tolerant voice of reason.Fortunately,the libs
are experiencing political and economical bankrupcy and are seen by we the
people as a resurging bubonic plague ,a greater menace than any other.

[Maria]

As long as sanctuary cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco are allowed to violate federal immigration law with impunity, cries that immigration law can only be enforced by the Feds are hypocritical and false.

Selective enforcement of the law can only breed contempt for the law and for the authorities who selectively enforce it.

The contempt I feel for the selective enforcement of the Federal Justice Dept. under Obama is frankly, indescribable.

[Brian]

If the federal government politicians could resist the urge to act like children and not think exclusively about how their positions will impact the mid-terms and Latino vote in the out years, we would have reasonable legislation at the federal level. We would not have to litigate a state’s immigration policy.

For another take on the AZ immigration law which is both serious and wicked funny, check out this link:

http://www.dailygoat.com/?p=754

[cvbe]

LET'S BOYCOTT EVERY LATINO BUSINESS until Bolton gets it
We will teach her the hard way that the poeple want SB1070 and laws respected
Tomorrow let's start drying out all latino businesses, no more hiring them, we will say no to any latino name, accent, face.
Nobody can stop Bolton? well nobody can stop my boycott.
(I know it sucks for legal latinos, sorry for them)
Officials dont want to handle illegal immigration matters, well millions of Americans will do it themselves.

[Montana]

“House Bill 2013” and “SB1070”

0 = Arizona
2 = USA/ Our Constitution/ We the People of the United States

This month of July 2010, our U.S. Federal courts have found the so called State of Arizona hate filled legislation namely “House Bill 2013” and “SB1070” Un-constitution (So much for the intellect of Jan Brewer, “Did you read the bills you signed?”). But we all know that they will go crying to the Supreme Court of the United States, please, please, please go. We will fight you in Arizona, any other state, and yes in Washington DC. We will not tire, we will not be silent and we will persevere, I promise you.

In my opinion the Republican Party has been taken over the most extreme of clans; the Baggers, Birthers and Blowhards (people who love to push their beliefs and hate on others while trying to take away the rights of those they just hate) and that’s who they need to extract from their party if they real want to win in November. Good Luck, because as they said in WACO, “We Ain’t Coming Out”.

It’s all about politics: Jan Brewer you were never elected to be Governor, but you have no problem trying to get elected on the back of undocumented workers, you loser (sure you may win but the long-term effects to your so called State is just beginning). Here is a partial list of your hate filled legislation;

1. S.B. 1070,
2. House Bill 2013
3. No permit conceal weapons law,
4. The famous Birthers law,
5. Banning Ethnic studies law,
6. Banning human-animal hybrid (aren’t most GOPers crossed with the Reptilian race?)
or are they just giving Laurence Gonzales, some great promotion material for his new book “Lucy”.

7. Could she be behind the Mural in Prescott, Arizona, ordered to be whiten,
8. On deck to pass, no citizenship to babies born to undocumented workers,

9. If she can read she should look up Arizona’s House Bill 2779 from two years ago (which was un-constitution and failed when legally challenged),
10. The boycotted Martin Luther King Day, what idiots don’t want another holiday? Yes, you guessed it Arizona.

Well Arizona, you can keep boycotting new holidays, passing hate filled legislation and the rest of our country will continue to challenge you in court of law and Boycott your so-called state.

Lets face it, no one can real believe anything that comes out of Brewer’s mouth, in an interview, this year, in an attempt to gain sympathy, she first said her father had died in Germany fighting the Nazi in World War II (which ended 1945) but of course we find out the truth that father was never in Germany and died in California in 1955. But we are suppose to believe everything else she says, right!

As they say in the World Cup: Gooooooooal!

[Rebecca Albright]

Has anyone actually stopped to think why Arizona has enacted S.B. 1070? No doubt, the law is flawed. But after 40 years of Federal failure to secure American Borders, what could one expect? Clearly, the United States’ immigration policies need to be immediately reformed. Anyone who does not think so is living in the past. 12 million illegal immigrants are able to reside in America because there is a need for them. Why they have not been given some type of legal working visa is beyond this writer and probably every reader out there, too. In case any readers are wondering, the majority of the top 100 most ethnically diverse cities exist throughout the American Border States. The most ethnically diverse states in the U.S. are Border States. The reality is that most of America, including the lawmakers in Washington D.C., has adopted and supports laws that are not contemporary. Migrant workers are needed throughout North America, and they should be allowed legally in from all over the world.