Folks – before we get into the post from Sheriff Joe Arpaio, I would like to say that although I do not agree with everything he says, nor everything he does…nobody…not Republican nor Democrat, liberal or conservative, not far left or far right has come up with a more effective solution to the problems effecting our southern boarder! He does [...]
By Rep. Ted Poe, Newsmax.com Washington, Dec 2 – Unemployment lines continue to grow as does the American people’s frustration over a government that continues to spend more money than they have. The current administration’s solution is to raise taxes, not cut spending. Times are tight for American families, and as they are looking at ways to make their dollars [...]
A gaping hole sits squarely in the middle of the fence of proposed “Immigration Reform.” This crack, while inviting to those on the other side of the border, seems to go largely unnoticed by the politically correct mainstream on the American side. Many experts call this loophole an “illegal immigration magnet,” or more commonly, birthright citizenship. Also known as the [...]
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA United States of America, Plaintiff, vs. State of Arizona; and Janice K. Brewer, Governor of the State of Arizona, in her Official Capacity, Defendants. No. CV 10-1413-PHX-SRB ORDER At issue is the Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff the United States (“Pl.’s Mot.”) (Doc. 27). I. SUMMARY Against [...]
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice challenged the state of Arizona’s recently passed immigration law, S.B. 1070, in federal court. In a brief filed in the District of Arizona, the Department said S.B. 1070 unconstitutionally interferes with the federal government’s authority to set and enforce immigration policy, explaining that “the Constitution and federal law do not permit the development of [...]
PHOENIX – “Today I was notified that the federal government has filed a lawsuit against the State of Arizona. It is wrong that our own federal government is suing the people of Arizona for helping to enforce federal immigration law. As a direct result of failed and inconsistent federal enforcement, Arizona is under attack from violent Mexican drug and immigrant [...]
Today, we received official notice of the federal government’s lawsuit against the state of Arizona. I am sure you will agree with me that the Administration’s lawsuit is an outrageous use of taxpayer money and a sure sign that the President is more interested in politics than securing our southern border. This lawsuit follows the President’s immigration speech in which [...]
FAIR Releases First-of-its-Kind Comprehensive Study of Federal, State and Local Costs of Illegal Immigration A new study released today by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) estimates that illegal immigration now costs federal and local taxpayers $113 billion a year. The report, The Fiscal Burden of Illegal Immigration on U.S. Taxpayers, is the most comprehensive analysis of how much [...]
Arizona’s Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (Formerly SB 1070, as revised on April 30, 2010) Purpose of the Law: • To ensure “the cooperative enforcement of federal immigration laws throughout all of Arizona;” • To “make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state and local government agencies in Arizona;” and • To “discourage and deter [...]
by Ed Koch The push is on for providing amnesty to the estimated 12 to 20 million illegal aliens in this country. The supporters of this effort include President Barack Obama, former president George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, Majority Leader Harry Reid and New York Senator Chuck Schumer. Senator Schumer is now chairman of the immigration subcommittee previously chaired [...]