GET INVOLVED! Your donation is needed! Host a coffee in your home! Yard Signs time is here! Quick Links Get Involved! Website Facebook YouTube Click to Contribute Your donations are needed to help with needed supplies and materials Today! Weekly Campaign Update July 28, 2010 - James White -Republican Candidate for House District 12 Greetings! Today, an Arizona US District Court issued a partial injunction to Arizona's law SB 1070 affecting how illegal immigration is handled in their state. Judge Susan Bolton has made it clear that she is deeply skeptical of the Department of Justice's argument that the Arizona law is an illegal preemption of federal law. She blocked some of the toughest provisions in the Arizona illegal immigration law from going into effect tomorrow, putting on hold the state's attempt to have local police enforce federal immigration policy, but let stand laws to discourage the hiring of illegal immigrants. All governments have the inherent power to maintain public safety and the security of its citizens. Therefore the state of Arizona was justified in its actions of defending its citizens and enforcing existing federal regulations and border security. I believe that states have the right to defend their borders using the appropriate amount of force deemed necessary by the situation. It's unfortunate that our federal government has used a substantial amount of wealth and time fighting the states in the courts instead of working cooperatively with all state leaders throughout the country in securing our borders. Although Incumbent Jim McReynolds speaks publicly about East Texas values, he continues to vote Washington values by supporting illegal immigrants and their voting rights. He arrogantly voted in favor of SB 89, Amendment 4, 79R that would have allowed illegal immigrants to use foreign issued ID as proof of identification to vote. He also callously voted against legislation, HB 218, 80R, which would have required voters to produce a photo ID, prevented voter fraud, and protects ballot integrity. The incumbent even voted to let illegal immigrants get an official Texas driver's license, HB 25, Amendment 2, 78R; HB 396,77R. This is an issue of public safety. It is important that Texas does not issue drivers licenses to illegal immigrants to keep our state safe. I am strongly in favor of state governments using all the appropriate and necessary measures to protect the borders, uphold the Constitution, enforce immigration law and establish domestic order and tranquility. I will co-sponsor any Arizona-like immigration law that empowers Texas and Texans to secure our own border. We need to protect the integrity of our American system. I, James White, vow to protect the great state of Texas and the great country of America, by securing our borders, and protecting our citizens to the fullest extent of the law and to the best of my abilities. Thank you for your continued support. James White Upcoming Events Would you like to visit with James personally or host a coffee meet and greet. Call us at 936-637-2400 or email info@jameswhiteforeasttexas.com. July 30, 2010 - Private fundraiser for James White with special guest Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams. RSVP required. Call office at 936-637-2400 if interested in attending. July 31, 2010 - San Jacinto Co. Meet and Greet at the McCoppin's at 50 Stuart Ranch Road, Cold Springs, TX 77331 at 4pm. It is Yard Sign Time!!! Yard Sign James White Campaign Yard and Road Signs are here! Pick yours up today! You can still make an online donation by clicking here. Or call the Lufkin campaign office for further information at 936-637-2400. Thank you for reading the James White Campaign email. Please forward to your friends neighbors and co-workers by clicking the "Forward" link below.