ACLJ Says Federal Court Decision On Immigration
Law Harms Arizona Citizens
“We Believe The Federal District Court Got
It Wrong.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel
WASHINGTON, DC, July 28, 2010 - "This is
an extremely disappointing decision that further harms
the citizens of Arizona," said Sekulow . "It
is unfortunate that this court blocked key portions
of Arizona's immigration law and failed to permit it
to take effect in its entirety. We believe the
federal district court got it wrong and in its complex
ruling has made it even more difficult for Arizona
to protect and defend its borders."
The ACLJ brief, which urged the court to reject
the DOJ's request for a preliminary injunction, explained
that "Congress has plenary power over immigration
law" and that Arizona's S.B.1070 "does not
interfere with U.S. foreign policy goals as prescribed
by Congress" as the federal government asserts.
"We believe Arizona's law compliments federal
law and remain hopeful that the appeals process will
ultimately produce a decision that underscores the
fact that Arizona has a constitutional right to
protect its citizens and defend its borders. This
decision marks the beginning of a lengthy legal process
that will have tremendous ramifications nationwide," said
Sekulow.
Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center
for Law and Justice focuses on constitutional law and
is based in Washington, D.C. The ACLJ is online
at www.aclj.org.
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You can read the amicus brief here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Web site: www.aclj.org
www.demossnewspond.com
“We Believe The Federal District Court Got It Wrong.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel
WASHINGTON, DC, July 28, 2010 - "This is an extremely disappointing decision that further harms the citizens of Arizona," said Sekulow . "It is unfortunate that this court blocked key portions of Arizona's immigration law and failed to permit it to take effect in its entirety. We believe the federal district court got it wrong and in its complex ruling has made it even more difficult for Arizona to protect and defend its borders."
The ACLJ brief, which urged the court to reject the DOJ's request for a preliminary injunction, explained that "Congress has plenary power over immigration law" and that Arizona's S.B.1070 "does not interfere with U.S. foreign policy goals as prescribed by Congress" as the federal government asserts.
"We believe Arizona's law compliments federal law and remain hopeful that the appeals process will ultimately produce a decision that underscores the fact that Arizona has a constitutional right to protect its citizens and defend its borders. This decision marks the beginning of a lengthy legal process that will have tremendous ramifications nationwide," said Sekulow.
Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice focuses on constitutional law and is based in Washington, D.C. The ACLJ is online at www.aclj.org.
# # #
You can read the amicus brief here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Web site: www.aclj.org
www.demossnewspond.com