What would Martin Niemoller think about Arizona?

Originally Posted by classicman

We already had that argument - just look back a few pages if you aren't too lazy.
Reality is that the administration is now taking action and thats a good thing. Their lawyers have probably already figured out its constitutionally sound, whether you like it or not. They've had plenty of time to figure it out.
When left with no choice, they are finally doing what they should have done all along. Bravo Arizona!

As I pointed out, the reality is that the administration started taking action 18 months ago, having done more than the previous administration, in terms of both annual spending on border enforcement and numbers of deportations.

And despite the fear rhetoric, there has been no increase in border-related crime in recent years.

As to the constitutionality of the law, I'm curious for the basis of your suggestion that "their lawyers have probably already figured out its constitutionally sound..."

Particularly given that the DoJ team of constitutional attorneys reviewing the law have reportedly prepared a report for Holder recommending that the govt. challenge the law in federal court. At the same time, DoJ's Civil Rights Division reportedly has drafted a "civil complaint" that would be filed in federal court.

The DoJ is doing what it should do...taking the time to review the law at various internal levels before they proceed or make a final determination.

But in any case, it is the federal judiciary, not the executive branch, will make that determination (civics 101, dude)... with two or three cases already filed....whether any of us like or not.