Why this legal expert says the Minnesota and Illinois immigration lawsuits ‘are close to completely meritless’
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Key Points:
- Illinois and Minnesota have filed lawsuits seeking to block federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from enforcing immigration laws in their states, citing unconstitutional tactics amid a surge in arrests in Democratic-led cities.
- Legal experts note there is no precedent for courts prohibiting federal agents from enforcing federal law within a state, making the states' lawsuits likely to fail on legal grounds.
- The best possible outcome for the states may be limited judicial scrutiny of ICE’s practices, potentially resulting in recommendations for improved enforcement methods rather than an outright block.
- The legal principles at stake include the Supremacy Clause and Article Two of the Constitution, which affirm federal authority over immigration enforcement, limiting state power to interfere.
- Courts may hold hearings to examine ICE
