Arizona Immigration Law and Controversial Billboard Discussions

Arizona Immigration law is brought to light in a new controversial billboard that one Sheriff wants taken down. You see, the message on the billboard has a quote from Sheriff Paul Babeu which reads ""This is our most serious public safety issue and a national security threat to America."

The image on the billboard is one of a Hispanic family, and the Sheriff believes that the sign makes him appear to be racist. This, he contends, makes it difficult for him to act in capacity of Sheriff.

The owner of the billboard, Frank Pierson told Fox News that the message was to "balance the clear need to get the bad guys and get them out of our society but also to pay attention to the human dignity of individuals and families who have come here seeking a better life as many of our forebearers did."

A photo of the billboard from MyFoxPhoenix.com is available on this post. Of course, it does appear as if the message pokes fun at the need for immigration reform, by placing a harmless looking family next to the aforementioned quote.

Comprehensive immigration reform is called for by a variety of law enforcement officials and citizens in general. However, attempts at enforcing the laws at hand have been turned into racial issues. In addition, there are an increasing amount of legislations such as the DREAM Act and AgJobs bill which seek to give certain illegals rights. Is this correct? What do you think about the Arizona immigration law billboard?

DREAM Act 2010 56-43 Avoids Cloture: GOP Filibuster Begins

DREAM Act 2010 56-43 vote avoids cloture, and yet another GOP filibuster has been started. The GOP filibustered the unemployment extension earlier this year, and the DREAM Act is just another bill that will face stiff opposition. In addition to the DREAM Act, the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" military law was not repealed, despite massive support from pretty much both democrats and republicans.

The DREAM Act allows illegal immigrants to get a green card, provided they either get a college degree or serve 2 years in the military. In addition to these requirements, the illegal aliens must have entered the country while they were minors.

Many who oppose the bill don't want taxpayer dollars going to help illegal immigrants further their education. Those who support the bill note that they are not ultimately responsible for their situation in life, as their parents are the ones who really brought them in to the country.

So what do you think? Do you think that the DREAM act should be passed, or do you think its language should be struck from the Defense bill it is contained in?

Immigration Reform 2010 - Arizona and Other States Fight for Immigration Law Changes

The immigration reform 2010 started with one state's quest to stand up and do something about illegal immigration.  Arizona passed a controversial law which makes it a criminal offense to be in the state without legal status.  Of course, the law is a mirror of the federal law that is already on the books, but is loosely enforced.

There are actually many Americans - both natural born citizens and legal immigrants who are tired of the illegal immigrants driving up crime rates, giving all immigrants a bad name, and abusing the social services available for tax paying citizens.

On the other hand, there are those who oppose reform, claiming that it will infringe on the rights of legal immigrants by subjecting them to racial profiling.  However, law enforcement cannot stop someone and ask about their immigration status unless they are investigating another issue.  For instance, responding to a domestic call or pulling someone over for speeding.

Arizona isn't the only state that wants to pass comprehensive reform.  (Although saying 'reform' isn't really what's going on - the laws are already there they just need to be enforced).  Other states such as Mississippi, Texas, Michigan - countless others - want the same law as Arizona's SB 1070.

So much will depend on the federal lawsuit pursued by the Obama administration.  If the federal government is successful, then enforcing immigration laws will be the responsibility of the federal government and states won't be allowed to do so.

Mississippi Immigration Law Considered: Controversial Arizona Immigration SB1070 SImilarities

Mississippi immigration law could be reformed similar to the controversial Arizona immigration law SB1070. Believe it or not, Mississippi has an illegal immigrant problem - perhaps not as bad as that of Arizona but it's still a problem that cost the state millions of dollars each year. Of course, the ability of Mississippi to pass comprehensive reform will depend largely on whether or not the federal government is successful in suing to block Arizona's SB1070.

Arizona's immigration law seeks to make it a criminal offense to be inside the state of Arizona illegally. Their law is basically a state version of the federal immigration law that is very loosely enforced.

Opponents of the measure claim that it will make racial profiling legal - or at least more commonplace. However, the law specifically states that law enforcement can only inquire about legal immigrant status while investigating another legal issue.

Many other states have voiced that they wish to enact immigration reform similar to that in Arizona. Other states include Nebraska, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado, Utah, Georgia, and Texas as well as Arizona.

The states finally sticking up for themselves and trying to do something about lackadaisical federal enforcement of laws showcases that the Natural born Americans and legal immigrants have had enough of those allowed to sneak across the border.

Obama said that the state laws will make it so that immigrants can't even go get ice cream with their kids without the worry of having to justify their legal status. Such comments are mis-informing the public about the premise of the law. As stated before, the immigration law can only be enforced while another legal issue is being investigated.

Arizona Immigration Law SB1070 Challenged by Federal Government

The Arizona immigration law (SB1070) and reform has opened up a controversial rhetoric in the United States.  In fact, it's one of the few times in the history of the country where the Federal government has sued a state government.  The Feds claim that they have the sole responsibility to enforce immigration laws.

The Arizona laws mirrors the Federal law, and makes it illegal for someone to be present in the state without immigration paperwork. It's not a civil level of illegality - it's a criminal level that makes it possible for the state to actually deport someone.

Opponents of the law - the Federal Government included- state that the law opens up the possibility for racial profiling, which is something that Civil Rights leaders and activists are trying to avoid.

However, the state of Arizona and those who are for the law point out that law enforcement cannot demand immigration status proof unless someone is involved in another legal problem, crime, or has been pulled over.

If Arizona is successful in defeating the Fed's lawsuit, there are already other states lined up to make similar laws.  Many natural born Americans and also legal immigrants are for the bill, as illegal immigrants have become a problem in some Southwestern States.  Drug crimes, abuse of the social system, and driving wages down are all things that many cite as reasons why there should be a crackdown on illegal immigration.

The Arizona immigration law could be dubbed unconstitutional - then again, comprehensive reform may be coming down the pipelines.

Arizona Immigration Law 2010 - Federal Government Sues State to Block Immigration Reform

The Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070 2010 is a controversial state law, and the federal government is  suing the state government to block the enforcement of the controversial immigration reform.  What makes Arizona's immigration law so controversial? It criminalizes entering the state of Arizona illegally, and gives Law enforcement the right to inquire about immigration status if someone is involved in another issue.

Opponents think that the reform will promote racial profiling, and that it goes against the American way of treating people equally.

Those that are for the measure are tired of illegal immigrants working for less, abusing social programs, and  driving up crime rates.

Obama is against the reform, and the federal government is suing to block the state of Arizona.  The government believes that Arizona's law unconstitutionally usurps the authority of the government to enforce immigration law. However, some within Congress think that Arizona shouldn't be punished for enforcing laws that the federal government fails to enforce.

The Arizona Immigration law verdict will pave the way for how states deal with immigration.  Several other states have indicated that they would create laws that mirror those in the state of Arizona.  Immigration is something that frustrates many, and Arizona's stance is seen as a solution to their problems.

Will the responsibility of enforcing laws remain exclusively with the federal government, or will states be able to enforce the laws in their state?