Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Senators McCain and Kyl Respond To The Obama Administration Decision To Sue Arizona


July 06, 2010

Senators McCain and Kyl made the following statement today regarding reports the Obama Administration will sue Arizona over the state’s new immigration law:



“It is far too premature for the Obama Administration to
challenge the legality of this new law since it has not yet been enforced. Most legal experts believe such a ‘facial challenge’ to the statute would be very difficult to win.


“Moreover, the American people must wonder whether the Obama Administration is really committed to securing the border when it sues a state that is simply trying to protect its people by enforcing immigration law.

“Attorney General Holder speaks of the ‘federal government’s responsibility’ to enforce immigration laws; but what are the people of Arizona left to do when the federal government fails in its responsibility?


“The Obama Administration has not done everything it can do to protect the people of Arizona from the violence and crime illegal immigration brings to our state. Until it does, the federal government should not be suing Arizona on the grounds that immigration
enforcement is solely a federal responsibility.”


Additionally, numerous news outlets are already reporting on the story. See Below:

McCain, Kyl Criticize Reported DOJ Suit Against Ariz.

Kyl, McCain Blast Potential 1070 Lawsuit

Feds To File Lawsuit Over Arizona Immigration Law

McCain, Kyl Respond To Obama Admin. Lawsuit


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