MALDEF Loses One
Reconquista Law Firm Fails in Bid to Overwhelm Arizona

Mario Obledo - MALDEF co-founder Jurist 2/19/08 Federal judge denies injunction against Arizona immigration law Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund [advocacy web sites], filed an application for a temporary restraining order.

Lou Dobbs Tonight -- CNN -- February 20 Wian: Time is running out for employers of illegal aliens in Arizona. Enforcement of a new state law that would revoke the business licenses of companies caught with illegal workers is set to begin immediately, that after a federal judge, Neil Wake (ph), rejected a motion by Arizona businesses to block the law because they claim it's an unfair burden. Barnett Lotstein, Asst. Maricopa County Attorney: In every single court hearing we've been successful in upholding this law. Judge Wake is a respected federal judge and he clearly stated that he did not believe that there is a likelihood of success on appeal. In denying the injunction he has voiced his opinion very strongly.  Watch Transcript