Tucson top cop: Law is "racist", "disgusting", "unneccessary"- won't comply with it.

[cali]

The Dupnik rebellion: Pima's top cop says "no" to SB 1070
Posted: Apr 27, 2010 7:26 PM EST Updated: Apr 28, 2010 2:46 PM EST

Reporters: Steve Nunez and Forrest Carr

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Pima County's top lawman says he has no intention of enforcing Arizona's controversial crackdown on illegal immigration. Sheriff Clarence Dupnik calls SB 1070 "racist," "disgusting," and "unnecessary."

Speaking Tuesday morning with KGUN9's Steve Nunez, Dupnik made it clear that while he will not comply with the provisions of the new law, nor will he let illegal immigrants go free. "We're going to keep doing what we've been doing all along," Dupnik said. "We're going to stop and detain these people for the Border Patrol."

The sheriff acknowledged that this course of action could get him hauled into court. SB 1070 allows citizens to sue any law enforcement official who doesn't comply with the law. But Dupnik told Nunez that SB 1070 would force his deputies to adopt racial profiling as an enforcement tactic, which Dupnik says could also get him sued. "So we're kind of in a damned if we do, damned if we don't situation. It's just a stupid law."

Dupnik had harsh words for anyone who thinks SB 1070 will not lead to racial profiling. "If I tell my people to go out and look for A, B, and C, they're going to do it. They'll find some flimsy excuse like a tail light that's not working as a basis for a stop, which is a bunch of baloney."

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http://www.kgun9.com/global/story.asp?s=12386648

[Drunken Irishman]

1. Good for him!

[azmouse]

2. I'm glad he continues to speak out.

I rec'd this but it's was still at zero. I guess someone doesn't like hearing the news that not everyone in AZ is a racist.

[joeybee12]

3. Smart guy, stupid law...n/t

[depakid]

5. Honest guy

Dishonest Republican legislators.

[joeybee12]

8. If nothing else, cops have enough to do without having to wade through this shit...n/t

[Warpy]

12. There are some really good cops out there

and once in a while they get promoted to chief.

Tucson is lucky to have found one.

[paulsby]

4. he's correct

and he's vocalizing what many line cops also believe.

[Tippy]

6. Saw an interview last nigh several said it was wrong for various reasons...K&R

[panader0]

7. I was surprised when I heard Dupnik's comments

He's a Dem, but a strict cop. The new law gives the police more work on an ever smaller budget.

[Mike 03]

9. Thank you Mr Dupnik. Talk about courage....

I live in AZ, and I oppose many aspects of this legislation, and I am grateful to fellow DUers who post on this topic.

Thank all of those of you who care about this appalling bill who do not live in AZ, but just care on principle.

[AwareOne]

10. The Governor should dismiss him for insubordination

he can't pick and choose what laws he will enforce.

[depakid]

11. Of course he can- cops use their discretion all the time

[cali]

15. She can't. She's not the fucking Queen of Arizona.

[AwareOne]

20. Depends what state you are in

In WI the governor can "dismiss a sheriff for acts of malfeasance". In my state, the governor just yesterday dismissed a county commissioner for corruption and he is not the King, just the governor.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

19. The governor should be dismissed for insubordination.

Since this law is unconstitutional, and the constitution overrides the AZ, those who support the AZ law have no respect for the rule of law.

Present company included.

[Sebastian Doyle]

13. Thank God there's at least some sanity in Tucson

Pretty sure it's all left Phoenix.

[Union Yes]

14. Sheriff Arpiao(sp?) , the racist ass, could learn a lot from this sheriff. knr nt

[Arkana]

16. Good for him.

We need smart cops to balance the likes of Joe Arpaio and his goons.

[Mike 03]

17. Kick and Rec. NT

[Mike 03]

18. Plus Kick and Rec. NT.