Let the Illegal Immigration Law Suits Begin

GOPUSA.com ^ | July 7, 2010 | Bobby Eberle

[Iam1ru1-2]

We all knew it was coming. Barack Obama tried to be coy when first asked about Arizona's illegal immigration law, saying he was "disturbed" by it but that no legal action was on the books. And we all took him at his word, right? As we all learned on Tuesday, Obama's Justice Department has filed a law suit against the state of Arizona in an effort to strike down the law. By doing so, Obama has shown his complete disregard for the laws of the land and the sovereignty of the United States.

As reported in The Washington Times, "Justice Department attorneys said Arizona's law violates the Constitution by trying to supersede federal law and by impairing illegal immigrants' right to travel and conduct interstate commerce. They argued that only the federal government can write immigration rules."

"Diverting federal resources away from dangerous aliens such as terrorism suspects and aliens with criminal records will impact the entire country's safety," Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said in announcing the lawsuit. "Setting immigration policy and enforcing immigration laws is a national responsibility. Seeking to address the issue through a patchwork of state laws will only create more problems than it solves."

Holder is right about one thing... enforcing immigration laws IS a national responsibility. So, what happens when the federal government refuses to do its job? Enter Arizona and hopefully other states who are stepping forward to protect their residences while Obama plays politics.

++ Read the lawsuit here.

It's clear that Obama has no desire to enforce our laws, and in fact, when it comes to wanting to grant amnesty to illegal aliens, Obama will risk the safety of American citizens in order to do so. As noted in a column running on Human Events, Kansas GOP Chairman Kris Kobach notes that "according to Arizona Sen. John Kyl, Obama told him in a one-on-one conversation that the administration was not going to secure the border until Republicans agreed to go along with an amnesty for illegal aliens." Can you believe this?! Securing the border should be a national priority. Keeping American citizens safe is a fundamental function of the federal government. Well, it was until Barack Obama became president.

Arizona's Gov. Jan Brewer struck back at Obama and the lawsuit, calling it a "massive waste of taxpayer funds." In a written statement released by her office, Brewer said, "As a direct result of failed and inconsistent federal enforcement, Arizona is under attack from violent Mexican drug and immigrant smuggling cartels. Now, Arizona is under attack in federal court from President Obama and his Department of Justice."

"The irony is that President Obama's Administration has chosen to sue Arizona for helping to enforce federal immigration law and not sue local governments that have adopted a patchwork of 'sanctuary' policies that directly violate federal law. These patchwork local 'sanctuary' policies instruct the police not to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

"The best thing government can do is to create a stable, predictable environment, governed by an easily understood set of rules or laws. We do not need to make this more complicated than it already is. We must first and foremost create a secure border. Enhanced trade, economic opportunity and freedom will surely follow."

Brewer hits the nail on the head. Obama is suing because Arizona is stepping forward to enforce immigration law. Yet at the same time, the federal government is turning its back on law enforcement when it comes to sanctuary cities. So, if local governments violate federal law, it's ok, but if a state tries to enforce an immigration law, it's unconstitutional. And that is how the Obama team works. Politics before security. Left-wing "fundamental change" over the safety and well-being of American citizens.

[CodeToad]

Obama is not an American and desires our demise.

[Gaffer]

I believe that the one thing that will bring this country to Civil War is this question - whether Americans will willingly lie down and let a socialist Democrat expand voter rolls with 40 to 50 million illegals and perhaps that much again in hanger-on relatives. I know I would fight over it. The country that would be left over after this wouldn’t be one any American would recognize, period.

[harrym]

If this suit goes forward, there should be a demand for suits against any local government which declares itself a “sanctuary” based on the same usurping of federal responsibility for immigration matters.

[muawiyah]

The so-called “sanctuary cities” should instead become known as “burned over districts” ~ and any remaining population should be resettled in Cleveland.

[Sacajaweau]

He should be saying that Arizona needs more Federal help than it is gettinbg....which is “0” instead of trying to do his “I Won” show again.

[central_va]

I believe that the one thing that will bring this country to Civil War is this question - whether Americans will willingly lie down and let a socialist Democrat expand voter rolls with 40 to 50 million illegals and perhaps that much again in hanger-on relatives. I know I would fight over it. The country that would be left over after this wouldn’t be one any American would recognize, period.

Waiting for our Ft. Sumter moment. When the scales fall from the sheeple's eyes it will be frightening.

[FrankR]

It will be the first time an Affirmative Action receipient every sued someone for doing their job for them....

[Americanexpat]

Why are people so surprised that Obama would lie, he has been doing it for the past 18 months.

[ZOOKER]

So, if local governments violate federal law, it's ok, but if a state tries to enforce an immigration law, it's unconstitutional.

So let's go with that, shall we? Rather than trying to enforce Federal law, let's violate it instead.

Start with making AZ a sanctuary state for any resident who refuses to pay his Federal taxes. No cooperation with the IRS, and no extradition.

Counterfeiting? not longer a crime in AZ, unless you attempt to pass the bills within the state.

EPA? Never heard of it.

Next, let's consider turning all the National Parks into State Parks. AZ decides what lands need "protected" under its own authority, not Uncle Sam's.

In AZ they decree that the speed limit is what they think it should be. Washington can set their speed limits wherever they like, and AZ won't complain.

Any more suggestions?

[HiJinx]

Ping!

[Mogollon]

I know I would fight over it. The country that would be left over after this wouldn’t be one any American would recognize, period.

Couldn't agree more.

[Oatka]

Needs repeating.

I’d like to see Gov. Brewer say something like “Obama isn’t King George III but he’s asking for the same thing.” and then quote a line from the Declaration of Independence:

“He has forbidden his Governors to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.”

[Kevmo]

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Whenever an illegal alien kills someone in a drunk driving accident or something similar, here's what I recommend:
What can we do about it? Here’s my standard post.

RICO —Citizen Recourse

Private persons and entities may initiate civil suits to obtain injunctions and treble damages against enterprises that conspire to or actually violate federal alien smuggling, harboring, or document fraud statutes, under the Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO). The pattern of racketeering activity is defined as commission of two or more of the listed crimes. A RICO enterprise can be any individual legal entity, or a group of individuals who are not a legal entity but are associated in fact, and can include nonprofit associations.

Here’s what I’ve been pushing: it’s time to file Racketeering, Influencing, and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) lawsuits.

RICO lawyers could turn it around in a few years and MAKE MONEY at the same time. I’m surprised they haven’t done it already.

In the absence of enforcement, we can get the word out in the meantime that there is money to be made in filing RICO lawsuits against employers who hire illegal aliens like this jerk.

Employers would have no trouble shutting down the border if they could get sued by someone under the RICO statutes for hiring these people in the first place. The next time an illegal alien kills someone in a drunk driving accident or somesuch thing, I’m going to point out that the victim’s family might be able to seek compensation from the employer under these statutes in the hopes that it would catch on. If this did catch on, would see such a swift backlash against illegal immigration that no employer would go near these people and they’ll all simply want to go back home.


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