Jan Brewer has a message for President Obama: Give it up. Attorneys for the Arizona governor asked a judge to dismiss the Justice Department’s lawsuit that challenges the state’s controversial immigration law. How confident are you feeling now, Governor?
…already has damaged the country’s relationship with Mexico and has “crossed a constitutional line.”Brewer’s lawyers contended that Mexico’s displeasure with the law does not make it unconstitutional.The legislation has sparked protests by civil rights and religious groups. It mandates that immigrants carry documentation of their status. It also requires police to question people about their immigration status if the cops have “reasonable suspicion.”Critics say the law could lead to racial profiling. Supporters argue the law is necessary because the federal government hasn’t done enough to curb illegal immigration.U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton is contemplating putting the law on hold after the Justice Department, an Arizona cop and civil rights groups filed complaints.According to MSNBC, it is unclear when Bolton might issue a ruling.
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