Posted on 07/07/2010 2:30:31 PM PDT by Qbert
Which state is the next Arizona?
Attention is focused on the federal government's decision to challenge Arizona's strict immigration law, but three other states could pass similar legislation next year. Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah have each taken steps against illegal immigration, and politicians in the three states are advocating further measures when their legislatures reconvene early next year.
The Obama administration sued Arizona in federal court Tuesday, charging that the state law usurps federal authority, would hamper immigration enforcement and would lead to police harassment of those without proof of lawful status.
Lawmakers in at least 17 states drew up bills this year similar to Arizona's law, which allows officers to question anyone they suspect of being in the county illegally. But most of those measures are not considered likely to be adopted by state legislatures or signed by governors.
In Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah, however, political factors improve the chances that state legislatures could follow Arizona's lead when they convene in 2011.
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I would like to see grass roots movements in all states to adopt the following bills:
1. Make English the official state language
2. Make it a misdemeanor payable by heavy fine for any company to hire illegal immigrants rather than US citizens (five thousand for the first offense, ten thousand for the second offense, etc.)
3. Make it mandatory that a valid photo identification be presented in order to vote in any election.
4. Outlaw anchor babies
5. Remove any benefits for any person who is in the country illegally or is not a US citizen
I'm no student of law, but this argument just seems spurious to me. Couldn't the federal government impose a kind of legal tyranny over the states by passing laws, and then not enforcing them. For example, suppose the federal government passed a law against gay marriage, but chose not to enforce it (the party in power being for it). Now if a given state, seeing that the federal government wasn't enforcing its ban on gay marriage, would be powerless to pass its own ban, if you accept the argument of the Obama administration.
So, out of 50 we have 4 that have cajones. What happened to the rest of the states?
6. AMNESTY is not to be allowed. “declaring” people here legally does not qualify. NO benefits for any such persons.
Ping!
Our next Governor won't veto it, either. Things are going to be interesting next spring.
This is good news.
Hiring all of these lawyers to represent the Fed Govmt v. the States is a huge economic stimulus. We’re talking hundreds of attorneys taken off of the unemployment rolls in order to carry this case load.
“I’m no student of law, but this argument just seems spurious to me. Couldn’t the federal government impose a kind of legal tyranny over the states by passing laws, and then not enforcing them. For example, suppose the federal government passed a law against gay marriage, but chose not to enforce it (the party in power being for it). Now if a given state, seeing that the federal government wasn’t enforcing its ban on gay marriage, would be powerless to pass its own ban, if you accept the argument of the Obama administration.”
Good point, and funny you should mention that. I read through parts of the DOJ complaint yesterday, and the Gov actually tries to make that argument repeatedly- that they “don’t have to enforce” laws if they choose not to do so.
But what is Arizona supposed to do- just let lawless run wild within its borders, and do nothing about it? The DOJ skirts that issue, of course...
After the election I believe the Republicans will control Georgia and perhaps Pennsylvania and Ohio; all three states may enact similar legislation.
7. Outlaw sanctuary cities
This morning I was on the phone with one of my Indiana state legislator's who's drafting one as well. Kindly add Indiana to your list.
We are a nation of laws.
If the federal government chooses not to obey the law, why should anyone else?
1, I disagree. You don’t want them to turn around and adopt Spanish as an official language and have Canadian style issues wrt official bilingualism.
Making english only mandatory for driver’s licenses, is a better policy.
2. I disagree. Strip certification of any company found hiring illegals.
3. Agree wholeheartedly.
4. Disagree. Give the parents choice of deportation or adoption.
5. Force confirmation of citizen status to receive benefits.
I hope SC will pass an Immigration Bill.....and can’t wait for Gov. Nikki Haley to sign it at a live press conference!!!!
-PJ
Ben...where do you live...must be Alaska...
GA tried #3, with consultation and approval from the Feds. The courts struck it down a few months after it was passed.
It seems that presenting an ID is an “undue burden” on certain “minorities.”
Funny, they don’t seem to have any problems presenting IDs to cash checks or buy liquor.
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