Justice Says Judge Ruled Correctly in Arizona Case

Associated Press: The Justice Department said Wednesday that a judge ruled correctly in blocking the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law. "States can and do play a role in cooperating with the federal government in its enforcement of the immigration laws, but they must do so within our constitutional framework," department spokeswoman Hannah August said in a statement. She added that "while we understand the frustration of Arizonans with the broken immigration system, a patchwork of state and local policies would seriously disrupt federal immigration enforcement and would ultimately be counterproductive." The department says it will continue to work toward smarter and more effective enforcement while pressing for a comprehensive approach that provides "true security and strengthens accountability and responsibility in the immigration system at the national level."