No ruling in hearing over Arizona immigration law

[Pooky 3,876]

Brewer expects ruling on SB1070 in matter of hours

PHOENIX - A ruling on the implementation of SB1070 is expected within the next 24 hours.

In an interview on CNN, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said she expected the decision at any moment, but no later than Wednesday.

It is unclear how Judge Susan Bolton might rule in the multiple court cases filed against implementation of the law.

Brewer spoke openly on CNN about the controversial law, addressing concerns over the possibility of racial profiling. She explained that is not the intent of the law, saying she had similar concerns but is confident officers will not take the responsibility lightly.

SB1070 takes effect Thursday, creating a potentially volatile mix of police, illegal immigrants and thousands of activists, many planning to show up without identification as a show of solidarity.

At least one group plans to block access to federal offices, daring officers to ask them their immigration status.

"Our message for that day is: 'Don't comply, don't buy,"' said activist Liz Hourican, whose group, CodePink, plans to block the driveway for immigration offices in downtown Phoenix.

As both sides prepare, Bolton is still deciding whether to step in and block the law. It requires officers enforcing other laws to check a person's immigration status if they suspect the person is in the country illegally. It also bans illegal immigrants from soliciting work in a public place.

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Sounds like we'll be getting a first look at how this will go legally before the law goes into effect. And still, neither side has a clue which way Judge Susan Bolton is going to go, or how far.

[Heracles 417]

Pre-emption doesn't necessarily make something legal. Here in Cincinnati, for instance, I'm not allowed to own an AK-47 because that violates my city's ordinances. However, under Ohio law and Federal law, I can.

The police will still enforce the law because it's still on the books but when I go to court my case will get dismissed and my rifle will be returned. Who'll pay for my time off work, legal fees, etc.? Well, your guess is as good as mine?

The other interesting question that arises from that... if they release me with my AK-47 and I come straight home... are they just going to arrest me again?

That's why you were arrested, was it not.

[Darnell 8,479]

Pre-emption doesn't necessarily make something legal. Here in Cincinnati, for instance, I'm not allowed to own an AK-47 because that violates my city's ordinances. However, under Ohio law and Federal law, I can.

You should move, seriously, if owning that gun is of any importance to you, to a place without such an ordinance.

[justashooter 430]

You should move, seriously, if owning that gun is of any importance to you, to a place without such an ordinance.

you've got a friend in pennsylvania.

[TBoneTX 47,545]

does anyone go for jogs on a pubic street in the US anymore?

The police (while demanding your ID, assuming that your pants were pulled up) would probably claim that it was more than jogging.