Ariz. governor countersues federal government

[Viva_La_Revolution]

Source: AP

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Jan Brewer sued the federal government Thursday for failing to control Arizona's border with Mexico and enforce immigration laws, and for sticking the state with huge costs associated with jailing illegal immigrants who commit crimes.

The lawsuit claims the federal government has failed to protect Arizona from an "invasion" of illegal immigrants. It seeks increased reimbursements and extra safeguards, such as additional border fences.

Brewer's court filing serves as a countersuit in the federal government's legal challenge to Arizona's new enforcement immigration law. The U.S. Justice Department is seeking to invalidate the law.

"Because the federal government has failed to protect the citizens of Arizona, I am left with no other choice," Brewer said as sign-carrying protesters yelled chants at her and at other champions of the immigration law.

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[lonestarnot]

1. More fucking embarrassment from the stupid fuckers running this state.

[emilyg]

3. Maybe not. The Fed. govt. hasn't

done it's job.

[pennylane100]

2. well, I know I will get some hostile replies and I dislike that woman intensely, but

should a federal responsibility be to keep our borders secure.

[Abq_Sarah]

4. He shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed

Doesn't include the caveat.. except when he doesn't feel like it.