Virginia Lawmaker Challenges Feds to Sue His State Over Immigration Enforcement

VA Lawmaker Challenges Feds to Sue His State Over Immigration Enforcement...

Thank You to every one in the state of Virginia that supports this person.
Prince William Board stated ["I hope the Justice Department sues Virginia, as well,"] end quote.

This man has Really BIG ONES HANGING

Thank You Virginia!

Now for the article, I'll go ahead and let you all know so the Fox News haters and The Drudge Reports Haters don't have to wast their time and we won't have to listen to them whining and crying.
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A Virginia lawmaker looking to enact an immigration law similar to Arizona's is challenging the Obama administration to come at his state with a lawsuit, too, saying he hopes the Justice Department has "so many targets" they can't focus.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart told The Washington Post that the Obama administration's lawsuit against Arizona will probably fall flat. He claimed Arizona is on "firm footing" and encouraged other jurisdictions to follow Arizona's lead.

"I hope the Justice Department sues Virginia, as well," he told the Post. "I hope they have so many targets that they are unable to focus on Arizona."

The Justice Department filed suit against Arizona over its immigration law on Tuesday. The administration -- claiming the federal government trumps the states when it comes to immigration enforcement -- is trying to halt the law before it goes into effect at the end of July.

But several other cities and states also are looking to enact tough immigration policies. Prince William is well-known for its immigration policy requiring officers to check the immigration status of suspects in custody, but Stewart is pushing for a statewide law.

Click here to read the full story in The Washington Post.
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Suit won't deter Pr. William leader's immigration law push.
By Jennifer Buske
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, July 11, 2010

The Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona's controversial immigration law won't stop Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey A. Stewart's campaign to bring a similar law to Virginia.

If anything, said Stewart (R-At Large), he will push harder to get legislation passed at the state level that would enhance police officials' power to capture, detain and deport illegal immigrants and create specific Virginia penalties for illegal immigrants.

"I think the Obama administration has made a strategic blunder," Stewart said. "The Justice Department is going to have egg on its face when its case is dismissed. Arizona is on very firm legal footing, and the administration is just trying to intimidate Arizona."

Last month, Stewart launched the Virginia Rule of Law Campaign to rally support for Virginia immigration legislation. Stewart said Virginia needs to follow in Arizona's footsteps, even if it sends President Obama's administration after the commonwealth.

"I hope the Justice Department sues Virginia, as well," he said. "I hope they have so many targets that they are unable to focus on Arizona. . . . Every state that supports Arizona should implement a similar law to make it impossible for the [federal government] to focus on any one state or jurisdiction."

Prince William has received national attention for its crackdown on illegal immigration. The county's law, enacted in 2007 and modified in 2008, requires that police officers check the immigration status of all people arrested on suspicion of violating a state or local law. Stewart said his campaign for a Virginia law is his own, not something he is doing as chairman of the board.

"I think this is very irresponsible of someone who has lived in the county and seen the kind of devastation this kind of legislation can cause," said Nancy Lyall of the immigrant advocacy group Mexicans Without Borders.

Lyall said Prince William's immigration law hurt the county by damaging the relationship between police and some community members, draining county funds and harming businesses as people fled the county. Why, she asked, would Stewart want that to happen at the state level?

Although Virginia is strapped for cash, Stewart said a lawsuit and the money it could cost would be worth it. Stewart said he plans to release his proposed bill in the next few days. Many people have supported Arizona's actions, Stewart said, and he expects the same in Virginia. As of Friday, he had about 500 people following his Virginia Rule of Law Campaign page on Facebook.



THANK YOU, VIRGINIA.
I posted the entire post for every one here to here.

MODS: I checked, but of you need to move or delete. OK.

Where are our ATS'ers from Virginia.
You'll in Church?

I'm from Virginia, but i think it's enough just to quote you: "You'll in Church?" Enough said.

I'd be more impressed if the Virginia lawmaker and Virginia sued the federal government for breach of contract in not guarding our borders and for laundering illegal money (RICO) that "cannot be traced" but is actually obtained from illegal immigrants. Maybe a class actions suit by the states...

But it's a step in the right direction. Virginia

[edit on 7/11/2010 by ~Lucidity]

I'm frmo Missouri, and we feel the same as Virginia, and we were way ahead of Arizona. We started back in 2005!!

Missouri is Way ahead of Arizona

How to Fix Immigration

Originally posted by Hadrian
I'm from Virginia, but i think it's enough just to quote you: "You'll in Church?" Enough said.

OK, I don't have a problem with that, what ever keeps you Happy and Satisfied.

I almost forgot about this being Sunday.

But, HEY! Are you all home from church yet?

[edit on 11-7-2010 by guohua]

Originally posted by getreadyalready
I'm frmo Missouri, and we feel the same as Virginia, and we were way ahead of Arizona. We started back in 2005!!

Missouri is Way ahead of Arizona

How to Fix Immigration

Thank You Missouri and 2005 of course was before the Obama Regime and the Gutless Wonders he has working for him.

Originally posted by ~Lucidity
I'd be more impressed if the Virginia lawmaker and Virginia sued the federal government for breach of contract in not guarding our borders and for laundering illegal money (RICO) that "cannot be traced" but is actually obtained from illegal immigrants. Maybe a class actions suit by the states...

But it's a step in the right direction.

Virginia

[edit on 7/11/2010 by ~Lucidity]

~Lucidity, my friend, we still need to get proof of the laundering of illegal monies. But if that proof can be obtained, you have more that just a RICO case, which with a RICO case if you had a defendant that wanted to turn witness for the Government or State, then you have the power to offer the WITSEC program to your witness.

Just thinking out loud.