How Does SB1070 Interfere With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement?
By Michael Bryan In my last post I promised to attempt to explain the issues raised in the SB1070 suit. The heart of the argument in the Fed's brief seeking an injunction of enforcement of SB1070 is that Arizona's legislation is preempted by federal immigration law. Advertisement What is preemption? Preemption is a doctrine designed … Read more
Idaho Republicans: Linguistic Jingoism “R” Us
by David Safier Just when you thought it was safe to say Arizona Republicans are the nation's leaders in self parody . . . Along comes the Idaho GOP. Some Republicans are unhappy with the Bonner County Fairās theme of āFiesta at the Fair,ā in light of ongoing battles to stop illegal immigration from Mexico. … Read more
Reminder: Debate schedule for Democratic U.S. Senate candidates
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The first Senate Debate will be held in Phoenix this Friday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 3, KTVK Phoenix. I believe it is also to be broadcast on the FOX affiliates (Channel 11 in Tucson) KTTU-TV, Channel 18 (Channel 2 Cox) in Tucson. Frank Camacho will moderate the live debate which … Read more
Petulant Accidental Governor tries to cancel border governors conference
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our Accidental Governor is behaving like a petulant two year old throwing a temper tantrum. Brewer unilaterally canceled next month's meeting of 10 border governors, which had been scheduled for Arizona. (The location of the annual event of both government and business leaders rotates from year to year, and this year is … Read more
The Import of United States v. Arizona (the Show Me Your Papers Suit)
By Michael Bryan Apparently unlike many of the folks in the media who now are opining about the Fed's suit enjoining enforcement of SB1070 (judging solely from the lack any apparent factual basis for many of the opinions on display), I have actually read the complaint and the brief. I am now working my way … Read more
SB1070 Update: I understand, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it
by David Safier The Feds filed a lawsuit against SB1070, and the politicians' reactions are pouring in. Of course, the Rs have a dozen reasons why the lawsuit is terrible. But to my dismay, most Ds, at least those from Arizona, kinda agree. The basic Democratic response is, the Feds shouldn't file a lawsuit because … Read more
An American Affliction of Instant Gratification
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Modern technology has sped up the pace of life, and with it the expectation of instant results. An American affliction of instant gratification makes long-term policy planning and goals nearly impossible. Americans no longer have the patience and perseverance, or willingness to make sacrifices for the betterment of their future. We want … Read more
