Statement by Bill McCollum on the Obama Administration’s Decision to Challenge Arizona’s Immigration Law

“Today, the Obama Administration wrongly chose to subvert the will of the people of Arizona by legally challenging the immigration law passed by the State’s Legislature and approved by Governor Jan Brewer. As a result of the Federal government’s failure to secure our borders, states like Arizona have had no choice but to take matters into their own hands and pass legislation to protect their residents and communities.

“Instead of challenging the Arizona law, the Obama Administration’s time would be better spent by providing more resources and securing our Southern border. If the Federal government were to do more to enforce existing immigration laws, states like Arizona and Florida would not have to compensate for its shortcomings.

“President Obama wants to do for our borders what’s he’s done in health care. His Administration continues to infringe on states’ sovereignty while failing to provide real solutions American taxpayers can afford.

“As Governor, I will continue to enhance the authority of Florida’s law enforcement officers and provide them with the resources necessary to crack down on illegal immigration and protect Florida’s communities.”

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