Arizona Legal Battle to Continue

It's a decision by a federal court that is extremely disappointing and one that further harms the citizens of Arizona.

By refusing to permit Arizona to move forward and implement S.B. 1070 in its entirety, a federal district court makes it even more difficult for Arizona to protect its citizens and defend its borders.  You can read the ACLJ's legal analysis of the decision here.

We believe the federal district court got it wrong and in its complex ruling has made it even more difficult for Arizona to protect and defend its borders. 

We believe Arizona's law compliments federal law and remain hopeful that the appeals process will ultimately produce a decision that underscores the fact that Arizona has a constitutional right to protect its citizens and defend its borders.

This decision marks the beginning of a lengthy legal process that will have tremendous ramifications nationwide.

As you know, we filed an amicus brief with the federal district court on behalf of 81 Members of Congress, defending Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and AZ state law S.B. 1070.

The appeals process now moves forward.  We will keep you posted on developments at they occur.

Represented in the brief: 81 Members of Congress.

The ACLJ worked in conjunction with the Immigration Reform Law Institute in crafting and filing the brief.  Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona and Congressman Brian Bilbray of California were our lead signatories.  Senators Barrasso, DeMint, Inhofe, Vitter and Wicker all joined the brief from the U.S. Senate.  The full list of Members is below.

This is a critical case that continues - a case that will decide much of our immigration and national security direction for years to come.