Governor Jan Brewer is delusional

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

The United States Supreme Court this morning held that most of SB 1070, the anti-immigrant law that Governor Jan Brewer rode to victory in 2010, is preempted by federal law and the surviving "papers please" provision must be construed narrowly and is subject to future constitutional challenges. An ass-whooping, right?

Governor Jan Brewer declared victory. The woman is totally delusional. Statement of Governor Jan Brewer: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Heart of SB 1070 (.pdf):

“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. After more than two years of legal challenges, the heart of SB 1070 can now be implemented in accordance with the U.S. Constitution.

“While we are grateful for this legal victory, today is an opportunity to reflect on our journey and focus upon the true task ahead: the implementation and enforcement of this law in an even-handed manner that lives up to our highest ideals as American citizens. I know the State of Arizona and its law enforcement officers are up to the task. The case for SB 1070 has always been about our support for the rule of law. That means every law, including those against both illegal immigration and racial profiling. Law enforcement will be held accountable should this statute be misused in a fashion that violates an individual’s civil rights.

“The last two years have been spent in preparation for this ruling. Upon signing SB 1070 in 2010, I issued an Executive Order directing the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) to develop and provide training to ensure our officers are prepared to enforce this law efficiently, effectively and in a manner consistent with the Constitution. In recent days, in anticipation of this decision, I issued a new Executive Order asking that this training be made available once again to all of Arizona’s law enforcement officers. I am confident our officers are prepared to carry out this law responsibly and lawfully. Nothing less is acceptable.

“Of course, today’s ruling does not mark the end of our journey. It can be expected that legal challenges to SB 1070 and the State of Arizona will continue. Our critics are already preparing new litigation tactics in response to their loss at the Supreme Court, and undoubtedly will allege inequities in the implementation of the law. As I said two years ago on the day I signed SB 1070 into law, ‘We cannot give them that chance. We must use this new tool wisely, and fight for our safety with the honor Arizona deserves.’”

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Comments

[Cheri]

If there is anyone left in this state that thinks this woman is fit to serve,this pretty much puts that notion to rest. She IS delusional. This just probably means that she intends to do what she was going to do in regards to this law,(since she thinks SHE won the ruling)and that lawsuits will continue! On the taxpayers dime! When are people going to wake up and realize that their hard earned taxpayer dollars are being spent on BS like this, and Arpiao, and Thomas and his little side kick, Lisa....and NOT to funding schools and things that REALLY MATTER!! Kick this damn dog and pony show to the curb and let's get some adults in there to do the job. Brewer is an arrogant, ignorant fool.

[Cheri]

Wonder what part of THIS Jan doesn't understand??!!! (That was a rhetorical question!)

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/25/505671/supreme-court-decision-on-arizonas-immigration-law-provides-strong-support-for-obamas-immigration-order/

Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating most of Arizona’s controversial immigration law. Georgetown Law professor David Cole, a vocal civil liberties advocate, called the decision “almost a total victory for the Obama administration,” which challenged the constitutionality of the law.
But the decision signaled that the court also views Obama’s recent immigration directive, halting deportations for many young undocumented immigrants, as legal. Essentially, the court underscored that the federal government has broad discretion under the law to decide who to deport. From the decision:

[Cheri]

All you need to know about how FOX treats the "news"

http://twitpic.com/a0fuks