Conservative Group Sues DOJ for Info on Its Decision to Sue Arizona
Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, announced today that is has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Department of Justice to try
Jul 31, 202083.7K Shares1.7M Views
Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, announced today that is has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Department of Justice to try to get at the government’s reason for suing Arizona over its SB 1070 immigration law. The law’s most controversial provisions, including instructing local law enforcement officers to check immigration status while enforcing other laws, were blockedby a federal judge July 28. Before the case appears before an appeals court in November, Judicial Watch hopes to obtain “any and all communications between the Department of Justice and any third parties.”
Translation: They want to know whether the ACLU and other civil rights organizations that spoke out against the law influenced the DOJ’s decision to file a lawsuitJuly 6. The DOJ lawsuit was one of seven legal challengesto SB 1070, including a suit filed May 17by the ACLU and a coalition of civil rights groups.
“The American people ought to know if the Obama Justice Department is being run by radical leftist organizations such as the ACLU. I suspect that the Obama Justice Department is making decisions on behalf of its leftist allies, instead of in the public interest,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. ”This is a simple request for information. The Obama administration should stop stonewalling and release these basic documents on its decision to attack Arizona over its get-tough illegal immigration law.”
The DOJ has maintainedthat its lawsuit is based on concern that the Arizona law preempts federal law and could harm the federal government’s ability to set priorities on immigration enforcement and foreign policy.
Of course, Judicial Watch isn’t exactly impartial: The press release notes the organization represents Russell Pearce, the Arizona state senator who wrote SB 1070.
Hajra Shannon
Reviewer
Hajra Shannona is a highly experienced journalist with over 9 years of expertise in news writing, investigative reporting, and political analysis.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and has contributed to reputable publications focusing on global affairs, human rights, and environmental sustainability.
Hajra's authoritative voice and trustworthy reporting reflect her commitment to delivering insightful news content.
Beyond journalism, she enjoys exploring new cultures through travel and pursuing outdoor photography
Latest Articles
Popular Articles