Gov. Brewer responds to DOJ's Operation Fast and Furious

Yesterday, House Oversight Committee investigation into the Obama Justice Department's Operation Fast and Furious. -- Now, as more details come to light, AZ Governor Jan Brewer has released a statement, saying ATF put Arizona residents at risk. Operation Fast and Furious was conducted through the ATF Phoenix Field Office

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2011/06/16/arizona_governor_responds_to_doj_operation_fast_and_furious

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer Wants to Keep Her Immigration Lawsuit Alive(SB1070)

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer Wants to Keep Her Immigration Lawsuit Alive(SB1070)..The governor's lawyers asked U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton to deny a request by the U.S. Justice Department to dismiss the lawsuit. Her attorneys say the lawsuit is needed to help bring relief to Arizona from the burdens of being a busy illegal entry point into the country. Brewer filed the action as a counter-lawsuit to the Justice Department's attempt to invalidate Arizona's immigration enforcement law.
The Justice Department says Brewer's counter-lawsuit raises questions of a political nature and that Bolton's court wasn't the right place to air Brewer's grievances.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/immigration/apx-AZImmigrationArizona-Lawsuit_70632488-06152011

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer picks Washington lawyer for SB1070 appeal

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer picks Washington lawyer for SB1070 appeal - The state must file its appeal by July 12..The Supreme Court likely will announce in the fall whether it will consider the appeal. Paul Clement as lead counsel in the Supreme Court case on the law known as SB1070. Clement served as the federal government’s top appellate lawyer from 2005 to 2008 during the presidency of George W. Bush. Clement is now in private practice. It’s common for top appellate lawyers with significant experience in practicing before the U.S. Supreme Court to argue Supreme Court cases previously handled by other lawyers.

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_802178da-906b-11e0-94fd-001cc4c002e0.html

AZ: Recall of Gov. Jan Brewer is a failure :-]

AZ: Recall of Gov. Jan Brewer is a failure :-]
committee seeking to force a recall election for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has filed signature petitions, but they reportedly fall far short of the number needed.
Secretary of State spokesman Matt Roberts says the Committee to Recall Arizona Governor Jan Brewer late Friday filed what it said are petitions bearing 37,500 signatures. The group needed to file 432,021 voter signatures to force an election

http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2011/05/27/20110527arizona-governor-recall-effort-falls-short.html#comments

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer Takes Aim at Obama in New YouTube Video

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer Takes Aim at Obama in New YouTube Video...The video concludes with the text: "No one in Arizona is laughing. Do your job. Secure the border."

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpps/news/politics/brewer-bashes-obama-in-new-youtube-video-5-13-2011_13197075

As Obama fundraises in Texas, Arizona's Gov. Jan Brewer fires back over illegal immigration

As Obama fundraises in Texas, Arizona's Gov. Jan Brewer fires back over illegal immigration...the people of America won’t be fooled again. They know that any talk of a path to citizenship is simply amnesty by another name. And they’re smart enough to recognize a political ploy when they see it.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/05/jan-brewer-arizona-illegal-immigration-obama-speech.html

AZ officials to take next step in immigration appeal

AZ officials to take next step in immigration appeal...plan to announce the next steps in the state's appeal of a decision that put the most controversial parts of the state's immigration enforcement law (SB1070) on hold. Gov. Jan Brewer and Attorney General Tom Horne scheduled a news conference for 11 a.m. Monday at the state Capitol for the announcement. The state is appealing a federal judge's ruling blocking key provisions of the law, including a requirement that immigrants(?) get or carry immigration registration papers.

http://azstarnet.com/news/state-and-regional/article_58a7c2a0-7a45-11e0-8455-001cc4c03286.html

Arizona seeks online donations to build border fence

Arizona seeks online donations to build border fence..Gov. Jan Brewer recently signed a bill that sets the state on a course that begins with launching a website to raise money for the work built with prison labor and volunteers..eventual choice could be like double- and triple-fence barriers already installed along the border in Yuma County in southwestern Arizona because they appear to block crossings.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-05-08-arizona-border-fence-donations_n.htm

AZ: Donations for defense of SB1070(Immigration Law) top $3.7 million

AZ: Donations for defense of SB1070(Immigration Law) top $3.7 million...Arizona continues to receive donations to pay for defending the state's SB1070 illegal immigration law..Gov. Jan Brewer's office reports the state has received just under 44,000 contributions adding up to more than $3.7 million as of late Wednesday

http://www.kvoa.com/news/donations-for-defense-of-sb-1070-top-3-7-million/

AZ: Gov. Jan Brewer: New law doesn't mean she will create Arizona State Guard

AZ: Gov. Jan Brewer: New law doesn't mean she will create Arizona State Guard..“I don’t know how we’re going to implement that,’’ Brewer said. She said the legislation provides no funds to help set it up. And the governor said there are “not really any directions’’ on how it would operate..Brewer said she sees all these issues as academic, as she has no intent to actually use her new powers to create the force.“But certainly I felt comfortable signing it,’’ she said.
“Going down the road, who knows?’’ the governor continued. “Maybe it is something that will be needed.’’ (WILL BE NEEDED????)

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_695ff3a4-75c4-11e0-b4a2-001cc4c002e0.html

Ariz. governor signs bill authorizing border fence

Ariz. governor signs bill authorizing border fence...has signed a bill into law that authorizes the construction of a fence along the state's portion of the U.S.-Mexico border, either with other states or by itself..bill does not specify a cost or make an appropriation but says the state would use donations, inmate labor and private contractors

http://bordernarcoticsintelligence.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ariz-governor-signs-bill

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer signs bill authorizing volunteer state militia SB1495

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer signs bill authorizing volunteer state militia SB1495...creates a state militia that she could deploy at any time, and for any reason..creates a volunteer state militia, separate and apart from the National Guard.

http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/04/28/brewer-signs-bill-authorizing-volunteer-state-militia/

AZ: Awaiting Governor's decision, Tucson's mail-in elections hang in the balance

AZ: Awaiting Governor's decision, Tucson's mail-in elections hang in the balance..SB 1331 could prohibit Tucson from having mail ballot elections...In August, voters will still have the option of going to the polls in Tucson, but the number of polling places will be drastically cut back..If the Governor does sign the bill by the Monday, May 2 deadline, The matter could still all be settled through litigation in the Arizona Supreme Court..State Representative Ted Vogt said. Vogt added an amendment to 1331 only allowing mail-in elections for cities, towns and school districts with non-partisan elections. On a Tucson ballot, candidates are identified by political party."What my amendment does is preserves the status quo. And what is that, Tucsonans can vote by early ballot mail-in, or go to the polls,"

http://www.kvoa.com/news/awaiting-governor-s-decision-tucson-s-mail-in-elections-hang-in-the-balance/

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer Asks Obama to Extend Presence of National Guard

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer Asks Obama to Extend Presence of National Guard...Brewer is asking Obama to extend the presence of National Guard troops on the southwestern border past the June 2011 deadline he authorized in 2010. She also asked that an additional 250 troops be added to the Joint Counter Narco-Terrorism Task Force.
“I am concerned that when the current mission ends in June, the gains we have made will be immediately lost,” the GOP governor said in three-page letter to the president. “Arizona can ill afford that kind of loss in the effort to secure the border.”

http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Brewer-Obama-letter-border/2011/04/26/id/394164?s=al&promo_code=C29D-1

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer - Birther issue ‘path of destruction’

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer - Birther issue ‘path of destruction’...Brewer says the so-called “birther” issue is a potentially destructive issue for the country..Brewer reiterated her veto explanation that the bill was poorly drafted. She also said she believes there’s no question that it was directed at Obama though it’s clear he was born in Hawaii.

http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/04/25/brewer-birther-issue-path-of-destruction/

AZ: Gov. Jan Brewer signs bill to punish drop-house operators

AZ: Gov. Jan Brewer signs bill to punish drop-house operators...Would make it a felony to use forgery to rent or buy a home to be used as a ''drop house.'' Drop houses are homes, apartments or motel rooms where immigrant smugglers hide their customers after they have crossed the border but before they are sent to destinations across the country.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/04/25/20110425arizona-drop-house-bill-brewer-signs.html

When Politics Damage the Constitution

When Politics Damage the Constitution...The issue of presidential eligibility is one that addresses the protection of our citizenry’s fidelity to the United States Constitution...It is time for the statesmen to emerge from the ranks of politicians. It is time for leadership and a devotion to good government over politics. It is time for each and every elected official to answer this question: Are you first a statesman or are you simply a miserable politician?

http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.9321/pub_detail.asp

AZ Gov. Brewer fights atheists' suit against Arizona 'Day of Prayer'

AZ Gov. Brewer fights atheists' suit against Arizona 'Day of Prayer'...The same group had filed suit last year to block Obama from making the same declaration on the national level, something the president is required to do by federal law. While a trial judge agreed, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the challengers lack standing to sue. The Day of Prayer is traditionally the first Thursday in May, which this year falls on May 5.

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/article_501e6346-6c7b-11e0-85f3-001cc4c03286.html

AZ: Feds seek dismissal of Gov. Brewer’s immigration suit (HERE WE GO AGAIN)

AZ: Feds seek dismissal of Gov. Brewer’s immigration suit (HERE WE GO AGAIN)...The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss Gov. Jan Brewer’s lawsuit that accuses the federal government of failing to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.

http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/04/20/feds-seek-dismissal-of-brewers-immigration-suit/

New Arizona law, signed by Gov. Brewer, prevents illegals from suing Arizonans for money

New Arizona law, signed by Gov. Brewer, prevents illegals from suing Arizonans for money...Two Arizona ranchers found guilty of abusing illegal aliens may now be off the hook, thanks to a new law signed Tuesday by Governor Jan Brewer..Roger Barnett and Casey Nethercott were ordered to pay hefty fines for what they did in 2004. And in Nethercott's case, it cost him his ranch near Douglas. (Illegals were awarded big $$$$ against U.S. Citizens)..Brewer signed a law making that amendment retroactive to 2004; the same year Barnett got in trouble, meaning he's now cleared of having to pay the settlement

http://www.kgun9.com/story/14478744/new-arizona-law-prevents-illegals-from-suing-for-money