changes made to SB1070
I was just editing this, to make it more easily read, but my computer burped and I lost it. It's better at the link.
http://www.resistnet.com/group/arizonab ... hare_topicI have two legal opinions which are attached. However, in spite of this, some folks continue to promote concerns that are not in the bill and are already prohibited by law and the Biggs amendment will even
make clear and prohibit Arizona from participating in any form of national
ID.
I have spent several hours working with Governor's Office, F.A.I.R. to address these concerns and others. I have put words in which will be in the amendment Wednesday, prohibiting a form of National ID or
radio chip of any kind as indicated in the Obama plan for new ID.
I also will strengthen the civil rights provision that is already in the bill to prohibit any racial profiling. I have also strengthened other areas of concern. I also added language to make sure
the verification of information is about aliens and the transportation part
is for those in furtherance of an alien remaining in the U.S. such as sanctuary
movements or smuggling and NOT a little ole lady taking someone to church or a
good Samaritan or any emergency medical needs. In 25 years there has never
been a prosecution of anyone for simply taking someone to church, a church
outing, boy scout outing, etc. I am disappointed some continue to ignore
the simple and plain language in the bill.
SB1070 is the most comprehensive enforcement bill in the nation, it will remove all "illegal" sanctuary policies that exist in many of our cities, and it will allow law enforcement to enforce our immigration laws as
intended.
I guarantee this will save lives, American jobs, reduce the cost of government, improve neighborhood safety, improve congestion, move toward smaller classrooms, shorter lines in emergency rooms, reduce rapes and
molestations and reduce the number of deaths and maimings of our citizens and
more.
Please note that Phoenix has had a more than 50% reduction in homicides this year over last year, after we passed employer sanctions and other illegal alien legislation, and our illegal alien population
has decreased by twice the national average in the past two years saving lives
and hundreds of millions of dollars in services.
SB1070 will add a "trespass" provision to law enforcement giving them the ability to hold an illegal alien under state law if need be or to just a phone call to ICE and turn them over to ICE.
This provision will allow our law enforcement folks to complete
investigations on a suspect and not allow them to be deported before the
investigation can be completed. It also goes after illegal employers and
illegal aliens soliciting work and provides for law enforcement to more easily
enforce public safety issues on busy streets.
AS I have promised: SB1070 will be amend to clarify issues of concern,
but will not be weakened so it jeopardizes our ability to enforce our laws
appropriately and withstand future court challenges by the normal
suspects.
I must admit, I am disappointed in some folks who have expressed unwarranted concerns in my opinion. I have worked for over 30 years to protect states sovereignty and in defense of our Republic as intended
by our Founding Fathers. You would think after years and years of caring
the torch of freedom, states rights, limited government, in defense of
Constitutional government in defense of Life, Liberty and Property some would
have a little more trust.
To be sure, I have asked for additional legal opinions and have been assured by several competent independent Constitutional attorneys, legislative council attorneys and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office that my
interpretation is correct. However, I want to be very clear and will add
language to eliminate those concerns as best as I can.
We have already passed legislation to prohibit the State of Arizona from participation
in any kind of National ID or Real ID Act and it is current law. This
bill did not and does not change that. Having said that, I will put
language in the bill that enhances the clarity on these issues of concern and
make it very clear that nothing in this bill will allow Arizona to be a part of
any national ID program. There will be similar language to deal with
concerns over improper or prolonged detention. I have had Legislative Council and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office examine
this legislation and both have assured me it does allow for any kind of National
ID or expand ID requirements in any way. I have also attached the letter
from the MCAO that answered my questions. I am also pasting the legal
opinion from the Arizona Legislative Council at the bottom of this
email.
I will make some changes (in the Biggs amendment) to protect the first responders and those good Samaritans transporting illegal
aliens (little old ladies taking someone to church) are not in jeopardy in any
way. They are not now under this bill, because they must be committing an
additional criminal offense to the state law to be so charged, but I will make
it even clearer in the new language.
We should be able to have this bill heard the first of next week on the House floor for COW and 3rd Read.
I will keep you appraised on our
progress.