Robin Smith Denounces Decision In Arizona Immigration Case

HIXSON, 29 – Third District Congressional Candidate Robin Smith issued the following statement in response to the decision of U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton to block provisions of the recently passed law dealing with illegal immigration in Arizona:

“The lawsuit against Arizona by the Obama Justice Department should never have taken place. Now that a decision has been rendered, I support and encourage Governor Jan Brewer and her government in their pursuit of an appeal and their efforts to keep the fight for secure borders alive.

This law was the direct result of the federal government’s failure to meet its Constitutional responsibility when it comes to securing our borders and protecting our citizens, both physically and economically. As long as President Obama continues to turn the force of his government on the states instead of the border, this problem will fester and grow.

I agree with the vast majority of Tennesseans who wish to see legislation similar to the Arizona law enacted in our state. As part of a new conservative majority in Congress, we will secure our border, end the push for amnesty and take national security seriously.”