Arizona governor Jan Brewer signs harsh immigration bill, blames Obama
By: Patrick Roberts | Published Friday, April 23, 2010, 5:05 PM | Updated Friday, September 9, 2011, 9:38 PM
Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona today signed the toughest immigration enforcement bill in history and blamed the Obama administration for leaving Arizona no choice
She told a press conference at the state's National Guard headquarters, that it was not the job of state government to secure the border "but we have no other choice.''
"Those who have failed to protect us have shown only weakness and delay,'' she says, adding that top administration officials have "simply turned a blind eye to the issues that Arizona is being overrun by illegal immigration, terrorizing the citizens.''
"No matter the cost, no matter the sacrifice, we cannot shirk government's principle responsibilities to the citizens we serve to provide safety and security,'' she says.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.longislander1940 | Aug 18, 2010, 12:20 AM EDT
Its about time one of our governors did something. Ajreaper, talk to the people who own property in the southern part of Arizona.
peterson | Jul 02, 2010, 07:13 PM EDT
I have been there and she is absolutely correct!!
Ajreaper | Apr 26, 2010, 06:11 PM EDT
LOL, terroring the citizens? Brewer have you been drinking? I've lived in AZ for 42 years to include growing up within an hour of the border and have NEVER felt terrorized by anyone hispanic or otherwise.
irishwxman | Apr 26, 2010, 02:43 AM EDT
So now Arizona is being beaten down by bleeding heart libs and democrats because they actually ENFORCE the law and go after people who break it by entering the country illegally. God forbid we uphold the law around here. sheesh.
McNamara31 | Apr 24, 2010, 08:35 PM EDT
Manhattan...I guess the Arizona Police Chiefs also have your so called "naivete", because The Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police has sharply criticized the legislation: "The provisions of the bill remain problematic and will negatively affect the ability of law enforcement agencies across the state to fulfill their many responsibilities in a timely manner." They further state, they support "solutions that are fair, logical, and equitable."
McNamara31 | Apr 24, 2010, 08:11 PM EDT
IrishandLoud I know where you stand on immigration issues after reading your posts about the 15 year old murdered in Dublin this year. Your views about "Assimilation" spoke volumes. I "get" that you are one with the Tea Party message to drag us back to the Confederacy. We've been there, we're not going back.
McNamara31 | Apr 24, 2010, 07:48 PM EDT
Well Manhattan Get ready to gag again. This will be the first state legally allowed to pull a person over and investigate their citizenship just because the "look" a certain way. How would that go over in New York? It wouldn't last a day.
IrishAndProud | Apr 24, 2010, 06:49 PM EDT
(continued) Well, as Ghandi said: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Right now the libs are at the 'fight you' stage, with the conservative majority.
IrishAndProud | Apr 24, 2010, 06:48 PM EDT
McNamara31: if the Tea Party movement so 'radical' and out-of-the-mainstream (as as you obviously wish they were), then why would any politician anywhere 'pander' to them? Could it be that perhaps that whole, growing movement is QUITE mainstream, and further reflects a growing conservative majority, in this country? Hmmm...
manhattan | Apr 24, 2010, 06:19 PM EDT
Question: Your comment is so stupid it makes me gag. Where do you live? Is it Ireland? If so it explains your naivete.
manhattan | Apr 24, 2010, 06:15 PM EDT
It is so easy to be critical when you don't live in Arizona and are a victim of illegal criminals coming in and committing crimes especially on the remote ranchers where a farmer was recently killed. All you bleeding hearts that object to enforcing the law never live where these things are happening.
McNamara31 | Apr 24, 2010, 09:17 AM EDT
“Try thinking of it this way....... Instead of America bordering Mexico, it bordered Ireland. How would "You" feel as American citizens being stopped and questioned just because you have red hair or freckles?” This is all Tea Party pandering for the Nov. elections.
sweetypie | Apr 23, 2010, 11:40 PM EDT
I am thrilled that someone in position of authority has finally done something like this. Been watching and waiting for years for some positive steps to secure our borders; this governor just did!
IrishAndProud | Apr 23, 2010, 10:45 PM EDT
THANK YOU, Arizona!!!!! And...don't mind the few who are threatening a 'boycott' of your proud state, over this...they're too few in number to even matter. The vast majority of this nation supports you, wholeheartedly.
wildoaklane0 | Apr 23, 2010, 08:03 PM EDT
"Get them up against the wall.... There's one smoking a joint and another with spots.... If I had my way, I'd have all of you shot!" (Pink Floyd - The Wall) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkuNI17V0gI
Monsoonman | Apr 23, 2010, 07:40 PM EDT
I'll be vacationing in illegal immigrant free Sedona this spring.
wildoaklane0 | Apr 23, 2010, 07:18 PM EDT
Boycott Arizona: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=120346104644818&topic=32
Monsoonman | Apr 23, 2010, 06:34 PM EDT
I think the governor pretty much summed up the feelings of the US citizens of the State of Arizona when she said:...."top administration officials have "simply turned a blind eye to the issues that Arizona is being overrun by illegal immigration, terrorizing the citizens.''