The extent to which States can act independently of the Federal Government with respect to immigration matters including border enforcement, has been well-settled law for over 150 years.
Mary Gay Scanlon: “The extent to which States can act independently of the Federal Government with respect to immigration matters including…”
On the recordJanuary 29, 2024
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Scanlon emphasizes established law on state versus federal immigration authority.
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