Sneaking into this country is illegal, why then do judges block the enforcement of our immigration laws?

Question

HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS?

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2645989120070726?feedType=RSS&rpc=22&sp=true

HAZLETON, Pa (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday struck down as unconstitutional a local law designed to crack down on illegal immigration, dealing a blow to similar laws passed by dozens of towns and cities across the country.

U.S. District Judge James Munley said the city of Hazleton, 100 miles north of Philadelphia, was not allowed to implement a law that would fine businesses that hire illegal immigrants and penalize landlords who rent rooms to them.

"Federal law prohibits Hazleton from enforcing any of the provisions of its ordinances," Munley wrote in a 206-page opinion following a federal trial in which Hazleton's law was challenged by civil rights groups.

The city of 30,000 blames a recent rise in illegal immigration for boosting crime and overburdening social services. The law was passed in July 2006 but was not implemented because of a court injunction won by opponents.

Answer 1

Oh LADY have you ever hit my heartstrings. Did I mention I am in favor of LEGAL immigration and that "I HATE BORDER FELONS"? NOW I have to be very carefull since I might offend some illegal or part of their family. You see I happen to think that when you enter this country and by your VERY FIRST act you break the law....you have commited a felony and as we all know, FELONS do not have rights under our constitution and niether do NON-CITIZENS (with the exception of a few rights that even apply to criminals)!
OUR COUNTRY...MY Country will "Politically Correct" It's self right into oblivion unless the LEGAL citizens of the U.S.A. learn to open your eyes and SPEAK OUT.
The U.S.BORDER PATROL needs to have their hands untied and their weapons LOADED and USED with freedom from persecution because they are really doing THEIR JOB.
That job is to protect the real CITIZENS of this country and make sure that every person who enters the country by using the proper channels, get the FIRST right to become a citizen.

I am not allowed to express on y/a what I personally would do to any illegal that I found. I can tell you they would not come back. The lesson would be learned.
As a U.S. ARMY RANGER, I know what to do and have been trained to do it WELL !!!
There has been some talk about the Border Patrol agents that are serving time for what they did.
I say it does not change the fact that EVEN IF they broke the law. The CRIMINAL they shot is.....STILL A CRIMINAL !!!!!!
Let me use an extreme example. If a person is rapeing a child and in the process a police officer violates the rapist's rights.....does that mean the rapist did not commit a hienous crime, and what would you do to the rapist if it had been your child. Would you be wrong? My point being the criminal is still a criminal.
I DON'T BELIEVE IN REWARDING BAD BEHAVIOR!

Answer 2

This is an example of legislating and designing law from the bench (judgeship).
This has been done to the chagrin and anger of millions of voters who voted for Proposition 232(?) which would have forced the federal gov't to pay for illegals getting medical care for FREE mot the state or the hospital.
Going against the will of the people (something like 58%)
the judge threw out Prop 232. There was an appeal, but some appeal courts are Clinton picks and thus very liberal (with other people's money) California continues to be a magnet for the sick and diseased of Mexico, indeed all of South America, since Mexico catches them and releases them to go NORTH (here).

Answer 3

The answer is in your question: "Federal law prohibits Hazleton from enforcing any of the provisions of its ordinances,"

Until Federal Law changes, only the fed government can enforce immigration laws... and we all know how effective the fed government is...

Answer 4

This has nothing to do with Immigration or judges. This has to do with federal law. How can they get away with this? With what? Applying the law. But hey, why should the constitution be applied to your town.

Answer 5

because the judge probably lives in a neighborhood where illegals couldn't afford to live and is thereby unaffected by the consequences of their actions. This applies to most judges in fact. If the judges had to actually live with the rest of us with the aftermath of their crap maybe judges and lawyers wouldn't be running the country and the working people could have it back.
Actually, though illegal immigration is not a criminal act, it is a civil violation which means they can be deported but not imprisoned. Maybe if it was criminalized it might not be so attractive.

Answer 6

WOW! And to think the answer was right in the article you published as a link: "Federal law prohibits Hazleton from enforcing any of the provisions of its ordinances".

Answer 7

cities can't fine bussiness for who they hire or whom people rent to.
immigration is the boarder patrol/ certain police units and government's problem.

we live in a capitalist society- that means I can make a profit from whoever I want

Answer 8

You should study a little law and you would know the answer. It has to do with the doctrine of federal pre-emption. Immigration is a national issue, and most local laws on the subject are pre-empted by federal legislation. It is up to Congress and the appropriate executive departments, to enforce the nation's immigration laws. The states are not allowed to pass laws that conflict with national law, otherwise there would be chaos.

Why on earth would you be complaining about judges following the law? I thought you would be the type to be against activist judges.

Answer 9

I agree with you, those invisible lines that separate different areas of the earth should not be crossed, and if they are those who walk the invisible line should be punished....Except Canadians and our white European friends, who can cross the line with only a passport....Except those Europeans who live west of Germany and Austria who will be punished for crossing onto our lands. Who elected this judge anyhow?

Answer 10

did you read the article??? The judge is a "Federal Judge" and as such was following "Federal Law"...........

I guess by following the law is how the judge can get away with this as you put it.