Source: Fox News
Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Virginia, warning that the state risks becoming “the next California” in the Trump administration’s fight against resistance to federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit argues that Virginia is violating the Constitution by trying to regulate federal law enforcement operations, including restrictions on agents’ masks and identification requirements. The DOJ is seeking an injunction to stop the laws from taking effect, citing a previous case against California that they won.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The DOJ is suing Virginia to prevent it from becoming a sanctuary jurisdiction, just like California. The lawsuit argues that Virginia is violating the Constitution by regulating federal law enforcement operations. The DOJ is confident about the case due to precedent, having won a similar lawsuit against California earlier this year. The two Virginia laws in question are set to take effect July 1, and the DOJ plans to move quickly to seek an injunction to stop them. The DOJ is also looking at similar bills in other states, warning that they will file lawsuits to block them.
The familiar script of state vs. federal government plays out again, with the DOJ asserting its authority and the state pushing back against what it sees as overreach.
Author: Evan Null
