States and immigration--a very developing story in scores and scores of states.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Mexico files court brief against Arizona immigration law - CNN.com
Mexico files court brief against Arizona immigration law - CNN.com
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Initially, I did not know that the Immigration law passed in Arizona pertained to people that are being investigated for crimes. Although this may sound a little harsh I do not understand why that particular stipulation is a problem. I say that because, if the person is under investigation for a potential crime then maybe sending that person back if they are not legal will reduce the overcrowding in the prison system in the U.S. At the same time I can understand why people feel it is unconstitutional for those same people to be asked for their residency in the case of a person being investigated that is innocent. Although the law is twisted in this case, I think something should be done about the illegal immigration the problem is how do you go about it without being unconstitutional.
ReplyDeleteAlthough this move is quite bold for Mexico to file a brief in a U.S. Federal Court, I think it shows a very important trend in the way governments of other countries view U.S. law. Mexico recognizes that this law will lead to unnecessary discrimination of it's natives on U.S. soil. They are making the statement that they are unwilling to tolerate discrimination, and it will undoubtedly effect international relations between the U.S. and Latin America as a whole.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, this law is racism and nothing else. I am baffled as to why Americans, who are almost all descendants of another country, could be so cruel to those seeking a better life in the states. The freedom to be able to chose where you want to live in prosper should not be a right exclusive to citizens of the United States.
Mexico is going to be disappointed along with all the other civil rights groups.
ReplyDeleteIf you take a deeper look into our federal system, you will find that law enforcement officers already have the right to stop someone on suspicion of national status in our country. The bill that Arizona recently passed does not even go that deep. It states that a law enforcement officer has to have due reasoning to pull someone over I.E.: burnt out taillight, improper lane change, etc. before questioning one's status.
With the lack of jobs and rapidly increasing debt in our country, the last thing we need to do is open the flood gates to let in anyone who wants to live here. There is a proper way to become a United States citizen...it's called immigration.
Boarder jumpers and the people who support them are slapping the faces of those who properly worked through the immigration process, payed the fees, and waited the specific time period.
I agree with you, Sarah C. Mexico very well may be trying to send the message that they aren't just going to take this. And no matter how this is looked at, I do not see how anyone could deny that this law is flat out racism. Yes, an officer has to first pull someone over with "due reason". But that could be anything. And, what does having a burnt out taillight have to do with being an illegal immigrant? I was unaware there was a correlation between those with burnout taillights and illegal immigrants.
ReplyDeleteAnd in response to Lauren, many of the undocumented workers in this country were not able to go through the legal process for various reasons. It isn't like they are all just lazy and thought it would be easier to be a "boarder jumper". When our unemployed population starts jumping to work in factory farms I will agree with you. Until then, I guess I am one of those people who are "slapping the faces of those who properly worked the immigration process".
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ReplyDeleteOk- let me say this again. Arizona's law states that a law enforcement officer has to have due reasoning to pull someone over I.E.: burnt out taillight, improper lane change, etc. before questioning one's status.
ReplyDeletei.e. means example. So an example of a due reasoning would be something like a burnt out taillight. I don't believe I ever stated that it's directly related to illegal immigrants.
There is no excuse for coming into this country illegally. I would like to know what those "various reasons" are that make it impossible for someone to go through the legal process. The only thing I can think of is the money issue because it's a lot cheaper to jump the border, live tax free, and take advantage of all the free services and programs we offer.
And I'm sorry but do you really think Mexico is trying to send a message to us about racism? Their country is poor and corrupt and their leaders would do anything to dump off more people into the U.S. It's amazing that in this whole ordeal the state of Arizona looks like the bad guy, but nobody is mad at Mexico and their government's lack of control and the way they treat their people.
I understand due reason does not solely imply to burnt out taillights. My question is, what is the segue from a burnout taillight to being in the country illegally? Is it a convenience thing? Like, since the cop has you pulled over he might as well insult you and make sure you are in the country legally, just while he is at it? As for reasons why people can't become legal citizens, just look up the difficulties and complications of the process. Page 11 in our text book discuses this too.
ReplyDeleteYou make it sound like the life of an illegal immigrant isn't a difficult one. I'm pretty sure working labor intensive jobs, for less than minimum wage is not the most fun thing to do, even if you aren't paying taxes.
I am not going to make any further posts after this because I do not feel like getting into an argument if it isn't going to be productive. We obviously have very different opinions on this matter and I respect yours. I am in no way saying illegal immigration does not have consequences. I am however saying that illegal immigrants are an important part of our society, and there is no excuse for Arizona to use this law to disrespect its Hispanic population.