The Supreme Court issued rulings on Arizona’s SB 1070, reinforced Citizens United in a decision on Montana law, and struck down mandatory life sentences for convicted murderers who committed their cimes at 14-years-old…
How the Arizona Immigration Law and Sheriff Joe Sanctioned Racial Profiling
05/17/2012 · 8:42 am By
Arizona’s law, affectionately known as “stop and show your papers” is legalized racial profiling and no amount of denial can overcome that fact. The Federal Government and others have challenged the law in court and it has made its way to the Supreme Court.
The Racist Song: You Have to See and Hear the Insanity to Believe It
04/25/2012 · 7:16 pm By
Outside the Supreme Court, where the Justices are hearing arguments for and against SB 1070, supporters of Arizona’s “Papers, Please” law gathered and indulged in a little musical “entertainment.” What followed was one of the most tasteless, offensive songs I think I’ve ever heard.
GOP Senator who fought Domestic Violence Protections, accused of Spousal Abuse
01/26/2011 · 10:22 am By
State Sen. Russell Pearce (R-AZ) penned SB 1070, the legislation credited for the current anti-immigration law in Arizona. The Senator’s misguided efforts to protect America from the perceived threat of immigrants seems awkward when you consider that he doesn’t afford women the same protections against domestic violence. Pearce fought against stiffer penalties for men who [...]
Federal Judge Rejects Gov. Brewer’s Challenge to AZ Immigration Lawsuit
10/13/2010 · 9:26 am By
Federal Judge Susan Bolton has rejected legal motions filed by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for dismissal of lawsuits against Arizona’s anti-immigration bill S.B. 1070. In the decision, Judge Bolton found that “race, alienage, or national origin discrimination was a motivating factor in the enactment of S.B. 1070,” ruling [...]
Jan Brewer Yanks Advertising From CBS Affiliate Over Ongoing Investigation
09/02/2010 · 6:36 pm By
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has pulled all her campaign advertisements from a local CBS affiliate in retaliation for an ongoing investigation into a possible conflict of interest over her support for the notorious “papers please” anti-immigration bill HB1070. Several advisors on Brewer’s staff have connections to the Corrections Corporation of America, a company that owns [...]
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