There was a time in this country when citizens could expect to receive fair and equal justice in our courts. I guess that was before we had “activist” judges presiding over our courts. Although not unexpected, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton, appointed by Democrat President Bill Clinton, has dismissed Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s lawsuit that accuses the federal government of failing to enforce immigration laws or maintain control of our state’s border with Mexico. Bolton is the same federal judge that struck down the key parts of SB 1070. Brewer’s lawsuit was seeking a court order that in affect would require the Obama administration to actually protect Arizona citizens until the border with Mexico was finally controlled. All it took to get this lawsuit dismissed appears to have been a request by the Obama administration to throw out the lawsuit. Is this how justice will be dispensed in the future, based on politics rather than law? I don’t think you will find anyone (Democrat or Republican) who agree that the AZ border with Mexico is secure and controlled and that Arizona citizens are “safe”. In an election year where ever vote counts it’s clear that Obama will do nothing that might alienate potential Hispanic voters. So much for “justice is blind”. In the Bolton court it would appear that the view may be strictly political. The federal government won’t enforce our nation’s immigration laws, Bolton says that the AZ police are not allowed to enforce our immigration laws. By this latest action Judge Bolton says AZ cannot sue the feds to make them protect us from the influx of illegal’s. Surely Obama’s refusal to protect our border with Mexico and the citizens of AZ is a clear violation of his oath of office or at least his requirement under the constitution to uphold and enforce our laws.
Dan Watson
Gilbert
TeaPartyPatriot posted at 8:06 am on Sun, Oct 23, 2011.
If a republican president was defaulting on its constitutional and statutory duty to secure the border, and the democratic governor was suing to force them to uphold the US Constitution? Yes, my statement would stand.
wdgnas posted at 7:03 am on Sun, Oct 23, 2011.
would the same be said if a governor that is a democrat was suing the federal government with a republican president?
TeaPartyPatriot posted at 12:16 pm on Sat, Oct 22, 2011.
You wonder how much money Brewer is spending on lawsuits fighting a federal government that refuses to protect our border, and then spends millions trying to prevent states from doing their job? How typical of a un-American progressive socialist pig. If you had any pride in being an American, you would be ashamed at what you just uttered. Bolton is an activist judge who instead of defending the US Constitution attempts to interpret the US Constitution using her own particular political persuasion. The federal government has a constitutional and statutory duty to secure the border yet refuses to do so. The Judge affirmed their right not to uphold the constitution. How much more activist does it get than that?
IceCat posted at 11:53 am on Sat, Oct 22, 2011.
[sad] It's sad that this author doesn't understand how the system works. Candidates for US District Judges are submitted by the US Senators of the state. In Judge Bolton case her name was submitted by Senator Jon Kyl. The President nominates and the US Senate confirms. Apparently, Mr. Watson, doesn't have a clue about the total body of work of Judge Bolton. If he did he wouldn't be calling her "“activist” judge.
Cerulean posted at 10:38 am on Sat, Oct 22, 2011.
I thought that State Parks are being sold to private enterprise and roadside rest areas were forced to close so that Brewer could balance the budget.
I wonder how much State money she is spending on frivolous lawsuits?
Thousands?
Hundreds of thousands?
TeaPartyPatriot posted at 8:52 am on Sat, Oct 22, 2011.
No Dale, the legal issue is whether the federal government is ignoring its constitutional and statutory duty to secure the border. They are, and that seems to be just fine with you and judge Bolton. Activist judges usually support socialist causes. Progressive socialist usually support activist judges. It's how they thwart a constitution they don't agree with. I would vote for the devil himself before voting for this Obamanation of a president, and I'm pretty sure it would be for the better.
TeaPartyPatriot posted at 8:41 am on Sat, Oct 22, 2011.
They never claimed to have arrested more illegals each succeeding year of her being in charge. They only claim to have deported more, and It looks like those deportation numbers are a little bit more deception on Obozo's part. The truth is that stronger border enforcement has beefed up the numbers. More illegals are being apprehended at the border and sent back voluntarily within 48 hours without being charged, and the Obozo administration is adding these to his count as deportations. That's how DHS is pumping up the numbers of reported deportations when in fact real deportations are no higher under the Obozo administration. In fact, it's more lenient today than in decades. If we keep up the pressure on Obozo to continue the increases in border security, his deportation numbers will skyrocket. lol He'll be a hero. lol And liars like Cerulean, who want open borders and increased immigration both legal and illegal can continue to congratulate the fools in the Obozo administration for the fine work they are doing deporting illegal aliens. lol With American patriots continued pressure on the little socialist and the help of fine patriotic men like Sheriff Arpaio and Senator Russell Pearce and one of the best governors this state has had in many years, we will continue to increase deportations. Chris Crane, president of a union that represents [ICE] officers, testified in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration last week that ICE agents have been told by ICE headquarters not to arrest illegal aliens who do not have a prior criminal conviction even if they are fugitives who have been ordered deported by an immigration judge or are individuals who have illegally re-entered the United States after being deported.
Of course our federal government should have full control over how illegal aliens are processed. Why would we want states to pass laws that mimic federal immigration laws when we have a federal government for that purpose. It's too costly to remove all illegal aliens. They only do the jobs Americans wont do. So many people telling so many lies.
Dale Whiting posted at 8:31 pm on Fri, Oct 21, 2011.
Boys, the legal issue is not whether the borders are safe, or whether the feds need to do more. The issue is whether a Governor can compel the feds to act. Border laws and their enforcement is a federal matter. If you don't like the irrefutable fact that Janet Napalitano has arrested and deported more illegals each succeding year of her being in charge that have any of her predecessors whose responsibility she now fills had done, then you get to vote this adminsitration out. But be careful who you vote for. It can get worse, much worse.
Accuracy posted at 6:50 pm on Fri, Oct 21, 2011.
“Justice blind? Court dismissal of Brewer's 1070 suit is political”
The same thing happened concerning the Arizona law "Legal Workers Arizona Act” (HB 2162) against businesses that hire illegal immigrants.
But, it was the United States Supreme Court’s decision in May in the case of Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting, in which the high court concluded that an Arizona employer-sanctions law that penalizes businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants is constitutional.
Maybe by the middle of November the U.S. Supreme Court will decide if they are going to hear the State of Arizona's petition filed, with the Supreme Court, to review the Obama administration's lawsuit against SB 1070.
samkat posted at 6:01 pm on Fri, Oct 21, 2011.
There is something concerned voters can do. We can vote Obama out. The Hispanic population is about 16%. Factor out the minors and the illegals and they are not such a significant voting bloc. Granted most Americans of African heritage will blindly vote for Obama even though he is half white whether he likes it or not. Now, that leaves all others and from the polls I see, the democrats are garnering less and less support for the 2012 elections.