What do you think about the Mexican government suing the State of Arizona over SB 1070?

[†♥Goddess JR†♥Native †♥Pride†♥]

Mexico challenges Arizona's immigration law

Mexico has waded into a legal challenge to a new immigration law in the US state of Arizona.

In papers submitted to a US federal court, the Mexican government argues that the law is unconstitutional and would damage bilateral relations.

It says it is concerned that it could lead to unlawful discrimination against Mexican citizens.

The law - which comes into force on 29 July - makes it a state crime to be in Arizona without immigration papers.

It also requires police to question people about their immigration status, if officers suspect the person is in the US illegally, and if they have stopped them for a legitimate reason.

The Mexican government submitted arguments as a "friend of the court", or amicus curiae, meaning it is not a party to the case, but is offering a legal opinion which it believes has bearing on it.

It is in support of a case brought by a group of civil rights organisations, including the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the National Immigration Law Center, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

'Discriminatory acts'

It urges the federal court in Arizona to declare the law unconstitutional and stop it coming into effect.

"Mexico has a duty to protect its citizens and ensure that their ethnic origin is not used as a basis for committing discriminatory acts," the Mexican foreign ministry said in a statement.

It said it would respond forcefully to any violation of the fundamental human rights of all Mexicans in Arizona, independent of their immigration status.

The action is one of five separate challenges to the Arizona immigration law.

The measure has widespread support in Arizona, where there is growing concern at the flow of illegal migrants across the border from Mexico.

Arizona governor Jan Brewer has said she was forced to act because the federal government had failed to tackle illegal immigration.

Other states are considering similar moves.

President Barack Obama has called the law misguided.

He has made immigration reform a priority, amid pressure from US border states for action to help curb illegal immigration and drug violence.

Last month, he said he would seek more funding and deploy up to 1,200 extra troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

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[BekindtoAnimals22]

Then AZ should counter sue for expenses created by the illegals in their state.

[Goober]

The US should expel Mexican diplomats and cut off all diplomatic relations until Mexico gets its act together.

[Cali]

Pot, meet kettle.

[Sarcasticmint795]

Instead of wasting their time and money, the Mexicans should be trying to improve their third world country. They can go ahead and do what ever, but it's not like the world will take them seriously.

"Mexico has a duty to protect its citizens and ensure that their ethnic origin is not used as a basis for committing discriminatory acts" If you ever go to Mexico you will see how badly they treat their indigenous population. Keep in mind that they look identical to your typical Mexican. If the MX government really had their best interest in mind they would end all corruption and actually try to improve. These turds can bring it on.

[Dazt]

Arizona should copy Mexico's law and the suit would be over!

[Pontif Maximus]

The Mexicans feel violated by an illegal goal counted against them today in the world cup, now they know how violated Americans feel about mass illegal Mexican immigration. LOL

[Socrates]

If it's not in an international treaty, there's should no grounds for the lawsuit. Those in government who give away our sovereignty because of "social justice" should be thrown out on their ear. Those who write treaties that give foreign governments the right to tell us how to run our country should be thrown out too. It's called the United States of America not the United State of the World.

It's absolutely hypocritical on Mexico's part. Being an illegal alien in Mexico is jailable offense.

[JJ]

its so funny to see the government of Mexico suing Arizona. What jurisdiction does Mexico have in US courts? Its laughable, like getting a parking ticket by a mall cop. Why is it that Mexico is so afraid to get their citizens back. I only wish the Mexican government work this hard in their own country.

[Michelle]

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