The issue before us is both the refusal of some local officials to acknowledge the jurisdiction of federal law and in some cases the deliberate subversion of federal law by local officials. We are not here discussing the federal government co-opting local authority. Rather, the issue is the refusal of some local officials to recognize the legitimate authority of federal law where it applies, as in illegal border crossing.
Yes, we are. That's what this thread and the Supreme Court's decision are about.
Rather, the issue is the refusal of some local officials to recognize the legitimate authority of federal law where it applies, as in illegal border crossing.
Agree regarding the Secessionist State of Kalifornia and regarding sanctuary cities. They actively interfere with ICE agents. That violates the Supremacy Clause as well as federal law.
The State and local governments can not interfere with federal enforcement of federal law, but the federal government can not force them to assist in such enforcement.