Arizona Governor Jan Brewer: Scotus Ruling a Victory!

(Riverbend)

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer released a statement today celebrating the ruling by the Supreme Court on the state’s immigration law.
The Politico reported:

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling Monday on her state’s tough immigration law, calling the court’s decision a “victory for the rule of law.”

“Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for the rule of law. It is also a victory for the 10th Amendment and all Americans who believe in the inherent right and responsibility of states to defend their citizens,” the Republican governor said in a statement. “After more than two years of legal challenges, the heart of SB 1070 can now be implemented in accordance with the U.S. Constitution.”

In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court upheld one of the key provisions of the Arizona law, allowing police officers to check the immigration status of any individual who has been stopped for questioning if there is reason to believe that the person is in the country illegally. Three other provisions of the law were struck down.

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#1 June 25, 2012 at 12:01 pm
ebayer commented:

I’m glad that the U.S. Supreme Court, today, upheld the key parts of Arizona’s immigration law, including allowing police to ask immigration status of those they stop and do ask for papers proving it. But before you celebrate, remember that the Obama immigration policy–not to detain or deport most of those without violent criminal records–makes the Arizona law largely moot. In fact, unless Arizona runs its own deportation system, it will be hard-pressed to then get rid of these illegal aliens.
#2 June 25, 2012 at 12:11 pm
No Man commented:

Another good day: a bunch of liberals have their BVD’s in a bunch.
#3 June 25, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Opaobie commented:

Not a lot to celebrate: Three other provisions of the law were struck down.
#4 June 25, 2012 at 12:14 pm
bigL commented:

romney should pick Brewer. She has stood up against the “illegal alien-mageddon”. she has run a State Competently. she has stepped into protect all her residents from murder and mayhem from the
criminals, She is from the West, time for a little geo balance in the ticket. She told off obama, and he intruded into her personal space by grabbing her elbow ( can’t touch people without invitation, that is want Westbor wants you to do so thay can file charges and they do)
She’d be a great campagner.And a rebuttal to DEEP Voice Janet Napoliano, who was gov in AZ.
He state has won a significant victory agaist the full weight of the Junta.Romney/Brewer
Everything thatshe stands for can be appliedto any state. Itis also the Sovereign State isssue writ large and can be a topic to teach people in the Us about.
#5 June 25, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Monkey Wrench commented:

So what if they can ask for papers? The other parts of the law that were struck down means the police are not allowed to arrest them. Now the police have probable cause that a person is an illegal, but then have to say, Have a nice day. How is this a victory?
#6 June 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Tom63010 commented:

What difference does it make when the Federal Government just releases them?
#7 June 25, 2012 at 12:21 pm
kay commented:

i can only hope that the economy keeps going south so that the illegals keep going back HOME because this law was gutted. Its not a Win its a lose + a mighty big lawsuit waiting to happen to the city that pulls over someone who is “posing” and is asked for “papers”.

Arizona – Highway/Gateway to South America with no questions asked.
#8 June 25, 2012 at 12:22 pm
FurryGuy commented:

#3 June 25, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Opaobie commented:

Not a lot to celebrate: Three other provisions of the law were struck down.

I have suspicions that, in part, those three overturned provisions were deliberately included and made unpalatable for Libs so the true intent(s) of the law could slide through: a glaringly obvious show of how tyrannically partisan this administration is regarding upholding the very laws they create and demand the states follow. Justice Scalia’s dissenting opinion clearly makes that possible.

If any or all of the 3 provisions HAD been upheld then it would just be painting the lily.
#9 June 25, 2012 at 12:31 pm
FurryGuy commented:

#5 June 25, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Monkey Wrench commented:

So what if they can ask for papers? The other parts of the law that were struck down means the police are not allowed to arrest them. Now the police have probable cause that a person is an illegal, but then have to say, Have a nice day. How is this a victory?

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#6 June 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Tom63010 commented:

What difference does it make when the Federal Government just releases them?

A small thing called Legal Precedent, that’s why this could be declared a victory and will make a difference.
#10 June 25, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Indiana commented:

Obama has 7 fund raisers in the next 24 hours, played his 101st round of golf this weekend. Glad to see that Governor Brewer can get things done. The three provisions that were thrown out……were “throw aways” and she got what she wanted/needed. Jan Brewer knows what she’s doing. Go Jan!
#11 June 25, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Hal Jordan commented:

Monkey Wrench, that’s exactly what I thought when I read the ruling. We can’t enforce a state law making it a crime to be in the country illegally. We can’t enforce a state law making it a crime for illegals to apply for work or hold a job. And we can’t enforce a state law allowing police to arrest someone for a deportable offense. The only “win” here is that police can still ask someone who’s detained whether they are in the country legally. But even that isn’t a win, for two reasons: 1.) SCOTUS didn’t agree with the law, they just said the lower court shouldn’t have prevented it from going into effect 2.) Obama is keeping the Border Patrol from responding to calls for pickup from Arizona police, and 3.) SCOTUS left the door open for the final provision of the law to be invalidated as soon as someone files a lawsuit against Arizona for using it. The ruling amounts to “no, no, no, and let’s leave the last part for later.” I don’t see how this is a victory at all. It’s very disappointing.
#12 June 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Hal Jordan commented:

THREE reasons, that is…
#14 June 25, 2012 at 1:22 pm
bg commented:

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Congratulations Arizona!!

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#15 June 25, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Bart DePalma commented:

In reality, the Supremes gutted the AZ law.

Although it upheld the stop provision, the Supreme Court struck down the provision that made it a crime to violate US immigration law and thus made it impossible to detain illegal immigrants for ICE.

All that is left is stop and release.
#16 June 25, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Militant conservative commented:

Obama -0

Brewer-1
#17 June 25, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Highlander commented:

I appreciate the optimism on the part of Arizona’s Governor, interpreting this as a victory, but let’s not candy coat this. This was a huge defeat in my opinion. The three most important provisions of the bill were struck down, and what’s left of the bill is essentially useless. I have NO IDEA how the court reached the conclusions that they did, but they did. This is a sad day for justice, the Constitution, and the rule of law in America. If this is the sort of support we can expect from the Supreme Court on the health care issue, we might as well throw in the towel right now. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I’m VERY concerned about the direction things are headed n this country…
#18 June 25, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Albert Williams commented:

Wow. Your state of dillusion is astonishing. The supreme court strikes down your draconian immigration law and its reason to celebrate. I am in awe of your ability to move forward unencumbered by reality.