Clinton comment on immigration law riles Ariz. gov

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PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Thursday she's angry over comments by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton that the Obama administration will sue the state over its new immigration law.

In a June 8 media interview in Ecuador that began circulating Thursday in the U.S., Clinton said President Barack Obama thinks the federal government should determine immigration policy and that the Justice Department "will be bringing a lawsuit against the act."

Justice spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler on Thursday declined to say whether the department would sue and that "the department continues to review the law."

The department has been looking at the law for weeks for possible civil rights violations, with an eye toward a possible court challenge.

It's unclear why Clinton made the comment since it's not her area. She couldn't be reached Thursday for comment.

State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said Obama and Clinton have both made it clear that the administration opposes the law.

"I will defer to the Justice Department on the legal steps that are available and where they stand on the review of the law," Crowley said. "The secretary believes that comprehensive immigration reform is a better course of action."

Brewer, a Republican, said in a statement that "this is no way to treat the people of Arizona."

"To learn of this lawsuit through an Ecuadorean interview with the secretary of state is just outrageous," she said. "If our own government intends to sue our state to prevent illegal immigration enforcement, the least it can do is inform us before it informs the citizens of another nation."

Brewer spokesman Paul Senseman said the governor was "outraged" and that Clinton's comments make it appear that the Justice Department has decided to file suit.

"But she's confident that in the end, the state of Arizona, the citizens, will prevail," he said.

On April 23, Brewer signed what is considered the toughest legislation in the nation targeting illegal immigrants. It is set to go into effect July 29 pending multiple legal challenges and the Justice Department's review.

The law requires police investigating another incident or crime to ask people about their immigration status if there's a "reasonable suspicion" they're in the country illegally. It also makes being in Arizona illegally a misdemeanor, and it prohibits seeking day-labor work along the state's streets.

The law's stated intention is to drive illegal immigrants out of Arizona and discourage them from coming in the first place. It has outraged civil rights groups, drawn criticism from Obama and led to marches and protests organized by people on both sides of the issue.

The law's backers say Congress isn't doing anything meaningful about illegal immigration, so it's the state's duty to address the issue. Critics say it will lead to racial profiling and discrimination against Hispanics, and damage ties between police and minority communities.

Brewer met with Obama in the Oval Office about the law on June 3, telling him: "We want our border secured." Obama reiterated his objections to the law. Neither side appeared to give ground although both talked about seeking a bipartisan solution.

Other Arizona politicians, political candidates and activist groups were quick to weigh in on Clinton's remarks. U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Hayworth, who is challenging Sen. John McCain, called them appalling; attorney general candidates Tom Horne and Andrew Thomas also denounced them.

Joanne Lin, legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, urged the administration to take swift action against the law.

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Hey Hillary somebody has to do something!!!

[Obama 2012 1,714]

So disgusting when these politicians go to other countries and bash their own. It's almost treasonous.

[IndigoSkies 168]

So disgusting when these politicians go to other countries and bash their own. It's almost treasonous.

They didn't bash the country. They bashed people like you and your xenophobic attitudes. More power to them and to sensible people. And less to people like you.

[HappyKnappy 30]

They didn't bash the country. They bashed people like you and your xenophobic attitudes. More power to them and to sensible people. And less to people like you.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

They didn't bash the country. They bashed people like you and your xenophobic attitudes. More power to them and to sensible people. And less to people like you.

Xenophobic attitudes? Get real...

It's not just about illegal immigrants, it's also about national security. You've got to know who the hell is in your nation.

[HappyKnappy 30]

Xenophobic attitudes? Get real...

It's not just about illegal immigrants, it's also about national security. You've got to know who the hell is in your nation.

Uh, it's not even news worthy to say that the hack that runs the show in Arizona is an idiot, everyone knows that. I don't see how stating the obvious violates national security...

It's really funny how everyone wants to gain political power by enforcing immigration laws. What these idiots fail to see is that the Constitution rules on top of them, and they CANNOT get out of that. Meaning, a state's jurisdiction cannot jump the Fed counterpart, even if the Fed's system is not working.

Edited June 18, 2010 by HappyKnappy

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Uh, it's not even news worthy to say that the hack that runs the show in Arizona is an idiot, everyone knows that. I don't see how stating the obvious violates national security...

So protecting our borders and our a state makes people an idiot? Wow... just wow.

I'm talking about the illegal immigrant garbage in this nation being a matter of our national security in not knowing who they are.

Clinton is a big B for daring to criticize a state to another country and should be removed from office for such comments. Of course I forget. Libtards support USA bashing to other nations. It makes them feel special inside.

[HappyKnappy 30]

So protecting our borders and our a state makes people an idiot? Wow... just wow.

I'm talking about the illegal immigrant garbage in this nation being a matter of our national security in not knowing who they are.

Clinton is a big B for daring to criticize a state to another country and should be removed from office for such comments. Of course I forget. Libtards support USA bashing to other nations. It makes them feel special inside.

Uh, so far you have been the only one calling attempts to destroy Liberty in this forum as far as I'm aware of...

No, wanting protecting borders does not make them idiots, their measures to accomplish that, do.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Uh, so far you have been the only one calling attempts to destroy Liberty in this forum as far as I'm aware of...

No, wanting protecting borders does not make them idiots, their measures to accomplish that, do.

So by working with Federal authorities to determine legal status of someone in a legal manner is idiotic?

[Heracles 417]

They didn't bash the country. They bashed people like you and your xenophobic attitudes. More power to them and to sensible people. And less to people like you.

Actually idiocy like that is one of many reasons people abroad now think Americans are idiots.

Laws like AZ are already in place in a number of first world countries. Once arrested, status is verified and you are then thrown out.

[Moonandstar 6]

Once arrested, status is verified and you are then thrown out.

Simple as that. 'Nuff said.

[Heracles 417]

Uh, so far you have been the only one calling attempts to destroy Liberty in this forum as far as I'm aware of...

No, wanting protecting borders does not make them idiots, their measures to accomplish that, do.

One would think being arrested for a crime in a foreign country you have no right to be in, absolutely negates anyone's spare me I am poor excuse.

[HappyKnappy 30]

So by working with Federal authorities to determine legal status of someone in a legal manner is idiotic?

That koolaid must be really good... You think that a hateful little ####### working for a PD ( They exist, sources: my dad in law, former cop) will only stop to investigate when an individual commits a crime? They will act like the CBP on steroids, just watch and see. It may be effective to deport a few people, but while they are checking backgrounds, the real criminals will have a blast. You know that a Sheriff Dept. already claims they are being overrun? Wonder how those wussies are gonna deal with that at the same time.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

That koolaid must be really good... You think that a hateful little ####### working for a PD ( They exist, sources: my dad in law, former cop) will only stop to investigate when an individual commits a crime? They will act like the CBP on steroids, just watch and see. It may be effective to deport a few people, but while they are checking backgrounds, the real criminals will have a blast. You know that a Sheriff Dept. already claims they are being overrun? Wonder how those wussies are gonna deal with that at the same time.

There's a couple of bad apples everywhere you go. Most aren't like that and trying to make it into a mass scale thing is absurd. Profiling takes place all over the country already whether you like it or not...

The law is worded near perfect though and works out great.

It's pretty simple:

-Cop pull someone over for violation

-Cop asks for ID/insurance/etc.

-Person cannot provide ID

-Cop asks for Name/address

-Person gives A "name/address"

-Cop looks up in their database (which is national now btw)

-Person doesn't show up in database. Therefore cannot be ID'd.

-Cop arrests individual - proceeds to contact Feds.

-Turns out person is illegal. Gets deported.

It's pretty simple actually and sends a clear message.

[HappyKnappy 30]

Most aren't like that and trying to make it into a mass scale thing is absurd.

Ok...

I would go for half, at least...