Feds Fight Illinois' Bid To End Suit Over Immigrant Protections
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The federal government is pushing back on Illinois' bid to dismiss its challenge to two state laws allowing private parties to sue civil immigration officers. The federal government insists it has standing to sue over its 'sovereign injury'.
Feds Fight Illinois' Bid To End Suit Over Immigrant Protections
The federal government is pushing back on Illinois' bid to dismiss its challenge to two state laws allowing private parties to sue civil immigration officers and barring civil immigration arrests at courthouses. The federal government insists it has standing to sue over its 'sovereign injury' because the statutes unconstitutionally regulate the federal government's immigration enforcement.
What This Means For Immigrants
This dispute could have significant implications for immigrants in Illinois and across the country. If the federal government prevails, it could mean that civil immigration officers will have more power to arrest and deport immigrants.
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Source: law360.com