Pied Type Arizona SB 1070

Thu, May 26, 2011Fri, Sep 9, 2022

A surprisingly logical Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court today upheld an Arizona state law that would penalize businesses hiring illegal immigrants. The case was Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting. Frankly, I’m really surprised. There’s been so much talk about Arizona’s immigration-related laws (particularly SB 1070) being unconstitutional because immigration enforcement is the federal government’s responsibility, not the states’. Today’s ruling … Continue reading A surprisingly logical Supreme Court decision

Mon, Apr 11, 2011Thu, Oct 6, 2022

Injunction stands against AZ immigration law

Not surprisingly, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today refused to lift its stay on the enforcement of much of Arizona’s controversial anti–illegal immigration bill, SB 1070. The law, scheduled to take effect last July, would have allowed police, in certain circumstances, to ascertain the immigration status of persons stopped for other violations. The … Continue reading Injunction stands against AZ immigration law

Thu, Sep 2, 2010Mon, May 24, 2021

Airing dirty laundry at the U.N.

The Obama administration, in a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, has included the Arizona immigration law controversy. What possible justification is there for including an ongoing internal U.S. controversy in a report to an international agency? The Arizona law, its constitutionality, states’ rights — all are being examined at this time. If … Continue reading Airing dirty laundry at the U.N.

Wed, Jul 21, 2010Mon, May 24, 2021

Pots calling the kettle black

It is being reported today that Chile and 10 other countries have signed a declaration in support of Mexico and against Arizona’s new immigration law, SB 1070. They consider the law to be “racist, xenophobic and anti-immigration of any kind,” according to the document. Mexico asked other nations to sign the document, which makes one … Continue reading Pots calling the kettle black

Wed, May 19, 2010Mon, May 24, 2021

It doesn’t take an act of Congress to fix immigration

President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón, who is in Washington today, held a press conference this morning. Not surprisingly, the immigration issue came up, and Obama referred again to a need for comprehensive immigration reform. Frankly I think our elected officials, when they pontificate about the need for “comprehensive immigration reform,” are just using … Continue reading It doesn’t take an act of Congress to fix immigration

Thu, May 13, 2010Mon, May 24, 2021

Much ado about Arizona

Arizona is getting a lot of negative publicity these days, mostly because of their recently passed anti–illegal immigration law (SB 1070 and amendment). I’ve no problem with that law and see it as little different from typical seat-belt laws — you don’t get busted for not wearing your seat belt unless you are stopped first … Continue reading Much ado about Arizona