Legal Case Against New York State Immigration Policies
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig believes there is a strong legal case against New York state over its immigration policies, despite missteps in the press conference. The case revolves around New York laws that inhibit federal immigration law enforcement.
Key Points
- Conflict between New York state laws and federal immigration law
- Supremacy Clause supports federal authority in conflicting priorities
- Announcement of the case before filing criticized
Pros
- Strong legal grounds for DOJ's case
- Support from the Supremacy Clause
- Federal enforcement efforts could be strengthened
Cons
- Missteps in the press conference
- Misleading wording in the announcement