Connie Mack Offers Qualified Praise for Injunction Blocking Arizona Immigration Law

At least one Florida Republican has some kind words for a U.S. District Court judge placing an injunction on parts of the Arizona immigration law: U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, who has been a vocal critic of the new measure for months.

I very much agree with parts of the judges ruling on the Arizona immigration law, and I disagree with others, said Mack on Wednesday. The most obnoxious part of the law the provision requiring local officials to make judgments based on a reasonable suspicion of ones citizenship status was simply wrong and un-American.I strongly agree with the judges position that some Americans liberties would be restricted while others would have little or no chance of being affected."

I do believe, however, that the judge is mistaken in part of her ruling blocking the provision in the law that made it illegal for undocumented workers to solicit employment, added Mack. I have always firmly supported employer verification programs, and I believe that if someone wants to work in the United States, they must be here legally.

Earlier in the day, Mack sent a letter to all members ofCongress askingthem to oppose the Arizona law.