Pearce, a Republican who represents parts of suburban Phoenix, also says the law “scares” the Obama administration because it will lead to the enforcement of immigration laws — and agrees that Obama’s failure to enforce those laws is an “impeachable” offense.
A highly decorated former law officer, Pearce crafted and co-sponsored Arizona SB1070, the immigration bill that was passed in April. Federal Judge Susan Bolton blocked some of the most controversial parts of the legislation, but Pearce remains cheered by the results.
“It’s been a long battle,” he says. “I prepared for the fistfight. I knew it was coming, getting sued by the open border crowd, the left-wing folks who fight you on any effort to enforce the law. So I knew what was coming.
“But we won. It’s a huge win. We won everything we really needed to win.
“The main thrust of 1070 was [against] sanctuary policies” that restrict the enforcement of immigration laws in certain jurisdictions. “They’re actually illegal under federal law. But [federal officials] don’t sue them, they sue Arizona because we decide to enforce the law.
“The other parts that she blocked temporarily were important tools, but what did go into effect, people need to understand, is that sanctuary policies in the state of Arizona are now illegal. She didn’t block that piece. So law enforcement may enforce the federal law to the fullest extent of the law.
“And if they don’t, we the people will sue government — that’s also in the bill. If they block or interfere or limit the enforcement of these laws in any manner, we will sue.
“The other piece that stayed in there is on day laborer issues. It’s a felony to hire them. We’re going to stop the hiring of illegal aliens that take a job from Americans. If you pick up an illegal alien day laborer, you’re going to go to jail. Your car is going to be impounded for 30 days, mandatory. So some significant pieces are still in effect and are huge in this bill.
“This law has teeth. That’s what scares people. That scares the Obama administration, which has a non-enforcement policy.”
5 comments:
Haha, obamie is scared of Arizona.
Every state should follow Arizona's example.
Obama's down fall !
Let's get on with the impeachment! The sooner we get rid of Obama, the better off we will be.
The only thing he won is his ego...he new, his egotistical law will go nowhere, he will reap what he saw. Too much pride lurking in his agenda.He's feet got soaked in it...and he'll dive in just to see if he get what his pride tells him.repubs are scared because they knew this is a make or break deal for them in november...they will play demagoguery. too sad we are victim. nothing is accomplised for this country-my country. politicians are all playing their cards...hey what about us!
The Obama administration’s non-enforcement policy must be challenged and dealt with.
To all who have political power. PLEASE make sure our current Federal Immigration Laws are enforced.
NO to Scantuary Cities. DEPORT Illegal Immigrants.
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