This is very good news as the USSC rejected the key Obama administration argument against Arizona–that enforcement of laws against illegal immigration is exclusively in the hands of federal authorities. This ruling affects not on Arizona, of course, but all other states. Here’s some of the coverage:
CNN: Supreme Court backs Arizona immigration law that punishes businesses
The Supreme Court has backed an Arizona law that punishes businesses hiring illegal immigrants, a law that opponents, including the Obama administration, say steps on traditional federal oversight over immigration matters.
The 5-3 ruling Thursday is a victory for supporters of immigration reform on the state level.
It was the first high court challenge to a variety of recent state laws cracking down on illegal immigrants, an issue that has become a political lightning rod.
The outcome could serve as a judicial warm-up for a separate high-profile challenge to a more controversial Arizona immigration reform law working its way through lower courts. That statute would, among other things, give local police a greater role in arresting suspected illegal immigrants.
The hiring case turned on whether state law tramples on federal authority.
Politico: SCOTUS upholds Arizona immigrant hiring law
L.A. Times: ‘Business death penalty’ for hiring illegal workers is upheld by Supreme Court
Washington Times: Supreme Court OKs Arizona’s business immigration law
Thrilled for Gov. Brewer, Artgal and all Arizonans who deserve this long awaited USSC 5-3 victory on their hard fought battle to enforce the Arizona Immigration Employer Sanctions Law. Sets a great precedence! Oh, and Kagan did not participate in the vote….excellent.
We in Georgia are also happy!