to the state court over objection over the federal officer. some clarity issues were raised by witnesses during a court and competition policy subcommittee hearing on the bill. since the subcommittee markup, we have worked to address those issues and the bill before us today clarifies the bill without making substantive changes. in particular, the addition of quote, ancillary to another proceeding, end quote, helped clarify that the bill will not result in the removal of entire state court actions to federal court simply because a federal officer is sent a discovery request. in this type of situation, the federal court is to consider the discovery request as a separate proceeding from the underlying state court case so that it will not be removed and dealt with separately without removing the underlying case. nor will this bill lead to cases being dismissed in federal court on the grounds that there is no federal corrollary to pre-suit discovery. application of the law will be considered as substantive under the erie doctrine. the federal court

pending that the supreme court will hear in this coming term about an arizona law that would crack down on businesseswho hire illegal immigrants. and the question in that case is federal preemption. so we may get a preview before this new case gets to the supreme court. we may get a preview of what the supreme court thinks about this whole issue. gwen: why didn't they mention the racial profiling argument? >> because they made a tactical decision. they're challenging the law before it goes into effect. what arizona is saying is we promise, we're not going to racially profile. wait till we do it. watch us in action. that's a better argument, maybe, to make after it's put into effect. but the justice department wanted it challenged before it went into effect. gwen: purely from a political point of view, especially with the argument that it's not a decision just happening before the electric, did anything that happened this week put this off on the back burner, or did it just inflame the issue of immigration to the extent that people get inflamed over this issue periodically? >> there seems to be a certain amount of scheduled outrage that unfolded in arizona. i think a l

if you look at it that way it looks to me very clear that the federal courts here are at least at the trial level so far have struck down this law. i think it's left toothless. it's pretty much -- i would agree it probably needs to be rewritten for those who support it but that's because it was completely decimated by this decision. >> ifill: you heard michael hefman say states with other versions don't feel deterred by this. do you think it drives all the other states and shuts down their efforts to try to copy what arizona did? >> well, i think it's certainly a game-changer. from a strict legal technical standpoint the value is not binding in other jurs jurisdictions about the any state looking to press legislation like arizona's has to think twice now there's a federal court saying it's unconstitutional. >> ifill: judge brewer said the federal government needs to step up their game at the border. did the judge speak to that in your reading of her ruling? >> sure, right in the very first line of the ruling it says against the backdrop of rampant illlegal immigration and trafficking

that the federal court denies it all appeal and what have you because i'm being treated arbitrarily and i asked that if this election commences without my statement being on the ballot i would like the whole election to be declared void that means the u.s. congress people that's running the state of every state a wisconsin candidate the election should be void because i'm the only person being treated arbitrarily i will definitely i will definitely keep up with your story and see what happens with that as to whether you get to run as not the white man's base or not i think so much for sharing your story with us. thank you all right time to the day we just spoke with a wisconsin woman who wanted her name on the ballot to say not the white man's bitch so that got me thinking what would i put on the ballot when i ran for office i think it would go something like this alone making everyone my bitch minkowski that's actually the day we will have a mother and for he can sue morrow if you like that are about their first night show being for tuning in to make sure you come back tomorrow we'

. >>> and as we mentioned, arizona's governor is turning to the federal courts here in san franciscoor her appeal. also, there's an immigration related protest happening now. jade hernandez is standing by live with more on that part of the story. good morning, jade. >> reporter: good morning, arizona's new immigration law pushed the protesters to the streets. you can see a few of the demonstrators behind me here, but the appeal is here and from there, experts believe this case is onto the supreme court. today we watched a rally with demonstrators against sp 10-70, a law which you heard aims to crack down on illegal immigration on a state level. these leaders and elected officials also voiced their opposition today to an i.c.e. program being imposed on the city. they are saying that this jeopardizes the city status since local law enforcement agencies are required to imprint and report the immigration status for any pulled over or charged with a crime. the board voted to opt out of the program, as did the sheriff's department, but these protesters are out here today because they say t

hasrizona's governor appealed against the federal court decision to block parts of a federal immigration law before it came into effect. the court issued a temporary injunction against a requirement that police check the immigration status of anyone the stop, and blocking the requirement to hold emigration papers. the clash with lorry drivers despite a government order to end a strike. the government is using emergency orders to force the workers back to work after a few days of strike. the un cultural organization unesco has removed a site from its list of world heritage sites. the former brazil goalkeeper has been given a 30 day provisional banned for his part in a brawl involving radio reporters. it followed a domestic championship match which pitted him against rivals victoria last week. after goya sold the first goal, they took a lead midway through the first half. at halftime there was a dramatic reversal that anchor the coach. known for his fiery temper, he headed straight for the referee, claiming the second goal was offside. reporters tried to broadcast the conversation when the

courts. we did a report with former federal prosecutors on the capability of civilian courts to handle terrorism, prosecution, and i hope that -- in this recent report on habeus litigation, there are several that endorsed the report. i should just note that at -- we at human rights first don't necessarily agree with every decision that the courts have made. in some instances, we have advocated reconsideration of them. the important point for today is that this report, in our view, demonstrates that the process is a sound one, and that the report also dispels the notion that the approach of the courts is somehow in disarray and there is an urgent need for congressional intervention. the last point i will make is in relation to the congress. it is worth reminding folks that back in 2007, before the supreme court restored habeus, a bipartisan majority of senators voted to restore habeus as a legislative act in guantanamo. in light of this new report, members should follow through on that impulse to restore the proper role of the courts in detention cases, and they should allow courts to do their jo

. >> and lawyers for the state were in federal court, arguing that the more controversial aspects of the law be enforced. a ruling is expected soon. brad wheelis has more. >> go home. go home. >> reporter: the state of arizona, thursday, asked an appeals court to lift a judge's order, locking most of senate bill 1070's power to stop immigration and demand to see their papers. >> they need to step up, the feds do. and do the job that they have the responsibility to do. >> reporter: tensions over thursday's law inflamed debate and sent protesters to the streets in phoenix. >> we'll never be defeated. >> reporter: and in los angeles -- >> i do. and that's -- >> so, did i. >> reporter: back in arizona, it was -- >> business as usual. >> reporter: for maricopa county sheriff, joe arpaio. arpaio checked immigration status. >> it doesn't matter what the ruling is by the federal judge. we're going to do it anyway. >> reporter: while scores of day laborers touted for work openly. >> we don't see police. there's no police around here. >> reporter: a u.s. district court judge agreed with the oba

it supports president barack obama plant have 1200-boat guard troops is a spear the federal court protectionmers as well as immigration agents. student 60s stop us soldiers will head to the border. live there is room kron 4 news. >> major traffic closures live for 10:00 saturday night when soil dries. traffic to and from the golden gate bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction from to $10. transportation reporter shows how it will impact traffic. saturday night at 10:00 p.m. traffic will be later. the north and southbound traffic to and from the golden gate bridge will be one legally each direction for up to 10 hours until 8:00 a.m. sunday morning. driving through during those hours will be tricky. though be shifting that one lane back-and-forth potentially slow things down even more. officials are recommending you avoid the oil drive late saturday night. there doing it as part of the $1 billion project. to tehran to section of the southbound will drive the shift all traffic to the north. it's sunday morning and for the next 12 months. he'll be using this new detour in san franci

. >> reporter: yesterday, a federal district court judge in arizona struck down parts of the arizona immigration law. but organizers of this protest say they are not celebrating yet. >> it is not a pleat victory. there are still points that affect our community. >> reporter: one of the provisions in sp1070 is about transports undocumented immigrants. it's supposed to limit human trafficking, but imgauge immigration activists say the provisions are too vague. >> it struck down the requirement that police officers stop and arrest and verify the immigration status of anyone they believe or have reasonable suspicion to believe is undocumented. >> reporter: but arizona is now appealing that decision. this is just the begin of what will probably be a lengthy legal battle. >> this is will probably go to the supreme court, i think. >> reporter: many of the people who attended got on the bart to head over to san francisco's mission district. at 5:30 there's another immigration protest scheduled other there. we'll bring it to you in half an hour, allie rasmus. >>> right here to the bay area. a

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you've either got to have some instruction from the federal courts or some sort of guidelines before be really know how... the impact of this law? >> but, bob, what is going to happen here is there are specifics in the law that says if the officer deems somebody to look suspicious, they can ask for thier immigration papers. >> no. >> i mean, that is blatantly racial profiling. who are they going to ask? they're going to ask somebody that looks hispanic. they're not going to ask somebody that is not... that looks like j.d. hayworth. they're going to ask somebody that looks like me. that's the problem. it's unworkable. it's discriminatory. arizona should have pushed for comprehensive immigration reform. that's not amnesty. what we're looking at is a path to legalization... >> schieffer: let's... >> what are you going to do with the 11 million that are here? i think we need a path. >> schieffer: let mr. hayworth answer that. >> there's so much out there. i appreciate bill's political stance. let's not be confused here. this is not a legal argument as much as it is a political argument.

. >>> a wireless industry group filed suit today in federal court challenging a new san francisco law that requires retailers to post information on cell phone radiation emissions. the law will mislead customers into thinking one phone is safer than another, when they call comply with rules. they have found no conclusionive evidence to link cell phone radiation to cancer and the new law doesn't take effect until next february. >>> the federal trial of former giant slugger barry bonds won't begin until march of next year. they're due to return again in two weeks. he's accused of lying back in 2003 and said he never knowingly used steroids and they upheld a key ruling in this case barring prosecutors from using positive drug tests as evidence. bond's friend and former trainer greg anderrorerson. coming up, dramatic new video of the moment a whale's breech presses a boat. >> notice the trees cut down by vandals. now a reward still ahead. >> and some weekend warmth to talk about. i'll have the details for tomorrow's forecast. what this droid does will change how you do movies. with blockb

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view, it is pre- empted by federal law that governs immigration going back 100 years, and the federal courts have used that, especially as an extension of foreign affairs. it is under the responsibility of the federal government. that is the basic premise of the lawsuit. host: what is the legal process now set into motion? guest: there are already a couple lawsuits filed by local, civil liberties, activists groups in arizona. so, when this comes into play, first the justice department is asking for an injunction to prevent the law from going into effect july 29. eventually, you'll probably see a combination between this and the federal lawsuit and the others. host: who will have the decision over whether that injunction gets enforced? the arizona law will not go into effect at the end of the month? guest: a federal judge will hear that question. i am not sure which judge has it. host: will there be a final arbiter as to whether this law is unconstitutional? guest: yes, eventually be expected to get to the supreme court. some conservatives use it as a chance to litigate something never got to

>> the state of arizona plans to file an appeal today at the ninth circuit court after a lower federal court ruled to block several of the provisions of its new immigration law. that law takes effect in midnight. the law fueled a protest in downtown san francisco. arizona's courtroom battle over immigration, they wanted to show support for undocumented immigrants. [ siren ] >> police arrested 19 people, mostly clergy members that were blocking traffic during the busy evening commute but what was supposed to be a protest to mark the eve of arizona's controversial immigration law, it was a rally for undocumented workers. a requirement that police check their immigration status while enforcing other laws. arizona's governor promises to continue to fight. >> we knew what was going to april and we knew the other side was going to appeal. >> legal analyst dean john says the case is poised to go all the way to supreme court? >> the judge said she was painfully aware of all the problems that illegal immigration caused but the issue is who gets to solve those problems. >> locally in marin county, cit

a federal court suspended many of the controversial provisions including the requirement that police check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws. arizona's governor is promising to continue the fight. >> we knew regardless of what happened today, one side or the other side is going to appeal. this begins the process. >> dean johnson says the case is poised to go all the way to the supreme court. >> she said she was painfully aware of all of the problems of immigration costs. but the issue here is who gets to solve those problems, the federal government or state and local government? >> locally in marin county, city leaders have yet to vote on an initiative that would require all city contractors to verify those workers' citizenships. >> the problem is for the past 45 years the federal government has been impotent about unrestricted immigration. >> the one thing both sides agree on is that something needs change. yvette jimenez's father was deported almost two year ago. >> i don't agree with having criminals in my country either. people who are committing crimes and

the flat ban was rejected twice in federal court and they come up with a new moratorium, instead of bag flat ban, it's yes, rigs can continue drilling if they pass a safety test. mr. nungesser, is that any better? >> i told the president when he came to plaquemines parish. we gave some good explanations. you put a rig marshal out there, you make him 99% safer tomorrow. along with the shut-off valves they use in the north sea, gives you a fourth safety valve. if there is any other devices it doesn't take six months to make them safer. sit around the table and get it knocked off and not shut down the oil industry. we just can't take that kind of blow to the economy. so i'm hoping they will fast track it, put whatever on the table they want to do. i'm sure the oil companies will agree to it. let's move forward. six months is only going to, you know, that is not going to solve anything. it looks good on paper. but anything we're going to do, we can do in a shorter period of time. >> chris: senator vitter, what impact, economic impact has the moratorium already had on the gulf? and if it wer

arizona will appeal in federal court in san francisco. anne makovec reports from san francisco, and you are not alone. >> reporter: there was a protest out here not only protesting arizona's law but also a federal law. in fact, the group just moved inside the state building here on golden gate avenue presenting a letter to attorney general jerry brown asking him to play a stronger role in preventing the implementation of a federal law from taking effect here in california. it's a day of action in protest of arizona's immigration law and another program now in california, the secure communities program, or s-com which forces local law enforcement to share the fingerprints of all arrestees with the feds. >> the impact would be devastating, as devastating as what's happening in arizona. >> reporter: fingerprints taken at local jails are compared with the department of homeland security database to find out if the arrestee has ever been in trouble or even simply filled out an application for citizenship. then i.c.e. may arrest them. >> it's im

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now the state can go to the federal court of appeals in california and try to get the hold lifted. if that doesn't work, arizona could try to get the u.s. supreme court involved but that could take several months at least, brian. >> okay. pete williams rounding out our coverage for now from our washington newsroom. pete, thanks. >>> it was 100 days ago the people of the gulf coast were just getting ready for the summer tourist season. working on the fishing grounds, some drilling for oil. we got word one night that a big rig had gone up in flames. we later learned it was a bp rig called the "deepwater horizon." we did not know then that it would change life in the gulf. tonight, the oil is no longer billowing out. there is a temporary cap on the well, but look at the damage. 630 miles of coast land coated with oil. a third of the fishing grounds will be closed indefinitely. that right there is a way of life. our own anne thompson has covered this virtually from day one. she's in venice harbor, louisiana, tonight. anne, good evening. >> reporter: good evening, brian. as crews zero i

so, this begins the process. >> reporter: a federal court wednesday, threw out the parts of the law, making it a state crime to live and work in arizona without papers. and those parts requiring arizona cops to stop and check the status of anyone reasonably suspicious of being here illegally. >> by no means is the battle over. the next step will be review in the united states court of appeals. and then all likely on to the supreme court. >> reporter: judge susan bolton ruled, there is a substantial likelihood that it would divert resources from the federal government's other responsibilities. >> yesterday, i went to bet, depressed. but this morning, everything just came back. like, the whole faith. knowing that all the prayers are really working. >> reporter: nearly 60% of americans support the crackdown on undocumented workers. >> when does it stop? when is enough enough? >> reporter: a question we'll hear over and over again. the judge delayed the parts of the law that would have required immigrants to carry their papers at all times. and would have made it illegal for undocumented

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court. the federal district court said no. lift that moratorium. this is arbitrary and wrong. it is the wrong thing to do. lift it. well, of course, not being willing to take no for an answer, they took it to the appellate court, fifth circuit, new orleans. lo and be hold said no, the trial court is right, it is arbitrary. lift that drilling ban. you are doing harm by having that drilling ban. and secretary salazar steps up, makes a few adjustments to hone in onwater rigs and issues another moratorium. now, first i think there are a bunch of judges both on the fifth district and circuit court that ought to be asking mr. salazar, secretary salazar, excuse me, sir, but what is it about no that you don't understand? i have asked that of lawyers who argued in my court from time to time. and i think that question ought to be asked, what is it about no ks you don't understand? we told you this is way beyond the scope of what you should be doing here and you're doing it anyway. why don't you understand the word no with people you are supposed to be answering to are telling you know?

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arizona's controversial immigration law took a new turn today when jan brewer filed an appeal in federal court. she's asking the ninth circuit court to lift the temporary injunction that blocks the mayor provisions of the arizona law. governor brewer says she wants to see the court act quickly so the law can take full effect. >> i'm going to do what 2/3 of americans wants us to do. hopefully we will proceed through the court system and in the end we will be victorious. >> a watered down version of the law went into effect. the sheriff says he will continue to target illegal immigrants despite the injunction. our coverage continues on ktvu.com where you will find video as well as arrests in arizona. >>> almost 100 people are in custody tonight following a sweep of the sierra. officials have been searching for grow operations. they say the raid so far has netted $1.7 billion of marijuana. the fresno sheriff's office says that most arrested were mexican residents and tied to the drug cartel. >>> and there's - - >> i think that mr. narzigian thinks that they are anzels. and like a dog with a bone

and you've heard from state courts and federal courts as well. so with all of that that has been presented by me and by others in writing and in person , i don't think that there's anything else that i can add. >> so you have nothing else to add? anything else to add on the statement that was made by one of the assistant chiefs, assistant keif cashman that indicated that -- chief cashman, that indicated that contrary to your assertion the use of justification for among others for this law, that somehow, you know, police officers needed this law because they had -- it was a requirement, that they had to have a witness. and you heard on the record the assistant chief agree with me that, in fact, that was not the case. and said that at least two times. so anything to add to dispute that statement by assistant chief cashman? >> you know, i don't recall exactly what was said. i depo recall -- do recall that you said that police currently have the power to tell someone to move if they're blocking the sidewalk. and that is not true. i understand where s

. >> brown: for now, the moratorium is tied up in federal court and no deepwater drilling is happening in the gulf while the legal case is debated. two gulf state senators join us to discuss the moratorium and more: democrat bill nelson of florida and republican roger wicker of mississippi. senator wicker, the revised moratorium would allow some drilling to resume with various previceos but the opposition to it has to the gone away, why not? senator wicker, i'm afraid we're-- senator wicker, my apologies, we're not hearing you. we'll try to adjust the microphone. you can hear me, senator nelson. >> i can. >> brown: let me go to you first whilwe adjust this explain. you have supported the moratorium from the beginning. explain the benefits that you think would come from it? >> well, the question is do we want another disaster. and i don't think we do. and as testimony thereof, look at what has happened today four major companies other than b.p. announced that they were putting together a task force so that they would have safety equipment in place that could immediately come in. for exa

very, very important issue for the supreme court to weigh in on this. it's essentially a federalunction and it's very cumbersome when states start having their own laws. so i think that you'll see the supreme court of the united states ultimately deciding this issue. >> steven clark, we always appreciate your insight. >>> immigration reform is a hot button issue. in the elections this year, the biggest races are still very close as e head into the final month this summer. attorney general jerry brown leads his opponent meg whitman 3 37%-34%. whitman has spent $14 million since the primary where she spent $90 million fighting off steve poizner. in this same public policy poll, barbara boxer still holds the lead against her opponent. >>> concerned citizens joined forces today to find a lost boy found crying in an intersection. a driver pulled over after seeing a crying 3-year-old. in fact, several people called 911 as police were arrived a pedestrian actually recognized the boy. when the officers took the boy to his nearby home the mother said he unlocked the door and simply slippe

justice department and more than 100 civil rights groups and individuals are challenging it in federal court saying it's unconstitutional. here's how one arizona sheriff is responding. >> the aclu? who are they? they are the ones suing me? your they concerned? why don't they wait until i put them in? your they going after me when it hasn't happened yet? >> reporter: it has sparked concerns across the country. polls show most americans favor it. reporting live from washington, d.c., allison burns, "ktvu channel 2 news." >>> time now, 5:16. a new field poll shows most californians support the death penalty. 7 #% of voters said the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for serious crimes. 42% said live in prison without parole, 41% shows the death penalty. executions in california have been on hold since 2006 because of legal challenges to the lethal injection procedure. . >>> this morning, law enforcement officers on the lookout for two men who stole money from the california state fair in sacramento last night. they dressed as food service workers as workers were wrapping up service for

arizona's controversial immigration law took a new turn today when jan brewer filed an appeal in federal court. she's asking the ninth circuit court to lift the temporary injunction that blocks the mayor provisions of the arizona law. governor brewer says she wants to see the court act quickly so the law can take full effect. >> i'm going to do what 2/3 of americans wants us to do. hopefully we will proceed through the court system and in the end we will be victorious. >> a watered down version of the law went into effect. the sheriff says he will continue to target illegal immigrants despite the injunction. our coverage continues on ktvu.com where you will find video as well as arrests in arizona. >>> almost 100 people are in custody tonight following a sweep of the sierra. officials have been searching for grow operations. they say the raid so far has netted $1.7 billion of marijuana. the fresno sheriff's office says that most arrested were mexican residents and tied to the drug cartel. >>> and there's - - >> i think that mr. narzigian thinks that they are anzels. and like a dog with a bone

the justice department and more than00 civil rights groups and individuals are alcoholling it in federal court, saying it's uncon city frugal. republicans say -- unconstitutional. republicans say cities like san francisco should be challenged. >> it's interesting that the obama administration is suing arizona for enforcing federal law while ignoring many sanctuary cities that openly flaunt their resistance to federal law. >> reporter: now now, the feds want to block arizona's law before it takes effect next week. it's unclear if the judge is going to issue her ruling during today's hearings. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >> okay, alison. tough. >>> oakland ski counsel is due to discuss the tax on -- city council is due to discuss the tax on medical marijuana. this is all for a plan to license four-mile-per-hour cultivation facilities which would be a first in the whole country. tonight, the city council will start discussions on taxing them and whether to increase the current tax on medical marijuana dispensaries. >>> you could soon pay less at some s

down there are a um in of clergy who said it was very important for them to come out despite the federal court ruling today regarding arizona's immigration law. again these are folks who say there's not been enough progress on immigration reform. a number of the priests and pastors spoke to police before they began this protest before 4:00 and indicated they would be willing to be arrested for their belief in this cause and right now police are planking them on the street. they have blocked off traffic on mission street. they are diverting a lot of that rush hour traffic on either way on mission street to obviously protect the people blocking the street. we expect a number of people will be arrested and this protest is scheduled to go on with the next couple of hours. reporting live in san francisco, david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> obviously a story we will continue to follow here. to other news, it's in place a massive piece of the bay bridge will make up a signature tower. tom vacar has been out there all day long and is out there with more. >> reporter: frank, let's go upstairs to

watered-down version of this law took effect at midnight in arizona after a federal judge removed the most controversial parts of it until the courts can resolve those issues. protesterses, including those at a rally yesterday in front of san francisco's federal building, say it's not enough. they want the law repealed and immediate changes made to immigration. protesters called on house speaker nancy pelosi urging her to lead the fight for immigration reform in washington. yesterday police arrested 19 protesters when they blocked seventh street at mission. protesters who were with cited and released say they are taking action because lawmakers aren't. >> we all know people who are undocumented, and so we have these basic human connectionses. it's just a matter of friendship and the human heart and a concern to do what's right. >> reporter: protesters say immigration is an issue that affects everyone. police will be on hand at today's rally just in case things get out of control. again, today's rally here at the state building in san francisco, should begin at 11:00 a.m. there's also one in oakland in front of the federal building.