Arizona's immigration bill might be the first of many to block illegal aliens

[Mikell]

Originally Posted by Twoller

When the article says "federal government", I wonder who they are talking about. It doesn't make sense that any part of the federal government should have a monopoly on enforcing federal law since we states are all bound together by the constitution from whence all federal law extends.

What about the Drug War as an example? The DEA enforces the Drug War, but that in no way prevents states from enacting their own laws against drug use.

Well said Twoller!

[John M. from Mass.]

Sheriff Joe Arpaio should be the logical choice to enforce this new ordinance.

[MowMyOwn]

Here's the bill -

http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/04/16/AzSB1070.pdf