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To: txrangerette
He said the three provisions struck down were said to be pre-empted by federal law. In other words AZ can’t make it a state crime to illegally immigrate or be employed in the state because federal law already legislates in this area and trumps it.

How long before someone sues to stop "sanctuary city" practices on the basis of this decision?

91 posted on 06/25/2012 7:54:21 AM PDT by kevkrom (Those in a rush to trample the Constitution seem to forget that it is the source of their authority.)
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To: kevkrom
How long before someone sues to stop "sanctuary city" practices on the basis of this decision?

Who would have "standing" to do so?

120 posted on 06/25/2012 8:07:47 AM PDT by kevao
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