Sanctions bill stands…for now.

The Arizona’s Employer Sanctions Law stands for now.

A federal appeals court refused Thursday to bar prosecutors from enforcing Arizona’s new employer-sanctions law while they hear arguments on its legality.

The judges of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco rejected arguments by lawyers for business groups and their allies that they should not let prosecutors investigate, and potentially bring charges against, companies accused of knowingly hiring undocumented workers.

This is only a temporary victory. The 9th Circuit Court of appeals will hear the case, they just chose not to rush it. The case briefs are due in the spring with the trial taking place sometime this summer. Keep in mind the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is the most liberal court in America.

Meanwhile, the virtual border fence has been delayed.