Announcing a new Meetup for United for A Sovereign America (USA)!

What: Press Conference

When: October 21, 2009 10:00 AM

Where:
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
1700 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Sen. Russell Pearce, R-18, 602-926-5760

Leaders call for special session to address illegal immigration crisis

WHAT: State leaders will hold a press conference Wednesday urging Gov. Jan Brewer to call a special session to address Arizona’s illegal immigration crisis and deal with recent attempts by the federal government to erode Arizona’s progress in combating this problem. Sen. Russell Pearce will unveil legislation that would crack down on illegal immigration. "If our leaders want to address the growing disdain, they must first restore trust with the American people. If you say you are going to secure our borders, then secure them, if you say we are going to enforce the law, then enforce it. If you take an Oath of Office then keep it. " Pearce said.

"Enforcement we know it works. We have seen sharp decreases in both crime and illegal immigration, which demonstrates that enforcement works. What we need to do now is safeguard that enforcement by removing the policies that restrict enforcement of current laws and make some much needed changes in state law,” Pearce said.


WHO: Sen. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa
J.D. Hayworth, talk radio show host, KFYI
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
Deputies Law Enforcement Association
State Legislators
Members of state and federal law enforcement, citizen groups, victims of violent crimes and other supporters

WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

WHERE: Arizona State Capitol, Senate lawn
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Ariz.


With the Fed's determined to stop enforcement state leaders must demand Leaders Call for Special Session to Address Illegal Immigration Crisis
New bill would end sanctuary cities, strengthen sanctions on illegals “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhood Act.”

State Senator Russell Pearce, JD Hayworth, the Sheriff, County Attorney Thomas, Mark Spencer with Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Maricopa Deputy’s Law Enforcement Association, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Border Patrol, citizen groups, and victims of violent crime along with other leaders call upon Governor Jan Brewer to call a special session to address Arizona’s illegal immigration crisis and deal with recent attempts by the federal government to erode the progress made in Arizona in combating this problem. We are prepared to go to the ballot with a citizens initiative if we can not get the support to end "catch and release" policies in this state. I intend to make sure the citizens have the last say.
We call upon all elected and appointed officials to end ALL sanctuary policies in the State of Arizona; "No More Catch and Release Policies" As it has turned out some of our politicians have become the greatest threat to Homeland Security that this nation has to fear; they are the Domestic Enemy. They have taken an oath to support and defend this nation and enforce our laws, yet they ignore the tremendous cost to our citizens and put barriers or policies to protect those who have broken our laws. These policies are the greatest threat to safe neighborhoods we have. Illegal employers are allowed to evade employment law, tax evasion and compete illegally, immorally and unfairly with legal employers who play by the rules.
It does not end with our Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano who has the nerve to point to returning soldiers, supporters of border enforcement, pro family groups, Tea Party participants, 9-12 movement of liberty, 2nd Amendment supporters, Pro Lifers and advocates of states rights as potential terrorist and yet she does not mention the million plus gang members in the U.S. mostly illegal aliens such as the notorious MS13, Narco bandits, Home Invaders, Kidnappers, Rapist, Molesters, Terrorist who cross our open borders everyday, she does not mention the 9,000 Americans killed each year by illegal aliens, she does not mention the fiscal and moral bankruptcy of this nation.
In this effort I am proud and delighted to have the support of thousands of Arizona and federal law enforcement officers standing here today, Sheriff Joe, County Attorney Thomas, citizen groups, victims of violent crime and others.
Let me name some of them: We have Sheriff Joe, County Attorney Andy Thomas, 40 state legislators as listed in the Press Release, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Deputy's Law Enforcement Association, Border Patrol Officers Association, Az FOP, Arizona Highway Patrol Association, Republican Party Leaders, Citizen Groups, N.A.I.L.E.M, Albert Rodriguez of You Don't Speak For Me, Victims of violent crime and more.
Victims: Officer Glidewell, Deputy Pearce, Bob Miller the father of killed Chris Miller, the family of Officer Figueroa????
Pearce unveiled legislation that would crack down on illegal immigration in various ways. The three components of the bill are:

1. Outlawing ‘sanctuary city’ policies by prohibiting cities and towns in Arizona from limiting or restricting enforcement federal immigration laws to less than the full extent of the law. This state has seen and continues to see various open border special interests groups constantly apply pressure to give illegal immigrants a pass. Outlawing ‘sanctuary cities’ makes sure the dedicated men and women in Arizona law enforcement are not handcuffed by bureaucrats who would turn a blind eye to the illegal immigration crisis.

2. The second provision would make it a class 1 misdemeanor for an illegal alien to enter into or be on any public or private land in Arizona if they are in violation of federal immigration law. The charge is elevated to a class 4 felony if someone is convicted, deported and they return to Arizona. The charge would rise to a class 2 felony if this person violates this section of the law while committing other crimes involving illegal drugs, weapons or terrorism.

3. The third provision puts some needed teeth in the state’s employer sanctions law. It would give civil subpoena power to prosecuting agencies enabling them to question witnesses and obtained needed documentation. That’s the same type of authority that is used by the Arizona Insurance Department and the Department of Liquor License and Control. This authority will give prosecutors the ability to more efficiently and more quickly investigate claims. It will essentially open the second half of the employer sanctions law that up until now has dealt primarily with criminal complaints against employees.

Senator Pearce stated, “We have seen sharp decreases in both crime and illegal immigration, which demonstrates that enforcement works. What we need to do now is safeguard that enforcement by making some much needed changes in state law. Illegal immigration creates the greatest hardship on working families who live in neighborhoods impacted by kidnappings and drop houses. They see their wages depressed by greedy business owners who exploit an illegal work force. This law will also have a deterrent effect. Until the federal government wakes up to the crisis, illegal border crossers will at least be on notice to stay out of Arizona.”

County Attorney Andrew Thomas stated, “I greatly appreciate Senator Pearce's continuing efforts to rein in illegal immigration by giving law enforcement and prosecutors the tools they need to address this crisis. By strengthening our employer-sanctions law, outlawing sanctuary-city policies, and making it a crime to illegally immigrate into Arizona, this legislation would send a strong deterrent message to would-be illegal immigrants and the people who hire them.”

Sheriff Joe Arpaio stated, “This new legislation is very important given the fact that the federal government has moved to restrict my authority to enforce illegal immigration laws. Their recent action in doing so makes this legislation even more critical to ensure that state laws are in place so I can continue to do my job.”

Officer Mark Spencer, President of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association stated, “It’s never wrong to support the rule of law. Phoenix Police officers see a clear connection between illegal immigration and the quality of life in the city of Phoenix. When it comes to illegal immigration, rank and file Phoenix police officers have paid a heavy price protecting our communities. Over 80% of PLEA members are supportive of legislation that gives them the discretionary ability to enforce immigration statutes.”

The call for a special session comes as the governor is reportedly considering calling at least one special session to deal with the state’s budget problems. Senator Pearce and supporters of the new immigration legislation are asking her to expand the call for a special session to tackle the immigration problem as well.

THIS LEGISLATION IS ENDORSED BY: latest poll public support at 89% of Arizonans, Arizona State Republican Party (by Resolution), Maricopa County Republican Party (by Resolution), Maricopa County Sheriff Joe, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, Pinal Co. Sheriff Babeu, Mohave Sheriff Sheahan, Yavapai Sheriff Waugh, Cochise Sheriff Dever, Gila Sheriff Armer, Navajo Sheriff Clark, Graham Sheriff Allred, Greenlee Sheriff Tucker, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Maricopa Deputy's Law Enforcement Association, Border Patrol Officers Association, Arizona Highway Patrol Association, Col. Albert Rodriguez - You Don't Speak for Me, Arizona African American Republican Club, Arizona Republican Assembly, The Pachyderms, Arizona's Liberty Caucus, NAILEM, American Citizens United, NumbersUSA, F.A.I.R., Team America, 9-11 Families, ALIPAC and many more.

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