Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Justice Dept. expected to sue Ariz. on immigration, citing 'preemption' grounds

Washington Post "The lawsuit, which three sources said could be filed as early as Tuesday, will invoke for its main argument the legal doctrine of "preemption," which is based on the Constitution's supremacy clause and says that federal law trumps state statutes. Justice Department officials believe that enforcing immigration laws is a federal responsibility, the sources said. "

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