Rep. Lauren Boebert praises the DOJ for suing Denver and Colorado over immigration policies enabling criminal activity from illegal immigrants. Lawsuit accuses state and city of implementing 'sanctuary laws' in violation of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Boebert advocates for withholding funding from sanctuary cities to incentivize obeying federal laws.
Key Points
Lawsuit against Denver and Colorado for 'sanctuary laws'
Advocacy for obeying federal laws and withholding funding from sanctuary cities
Preemption of federal authority in regulating immigration
Pros
Enforcing federal immigration laws
Challenging 'sanctuary policies'
Advocating for obeying federal laws
Cons
Controversial stance on immigration
Potential impact on relationships with state and local officials