RWT is right in that the federal government cannot subordinate state law enforcement to enforce federal laws. However, the federal government can withhold federal funds if the states do not honor immigration hold requests or detainers. Small distinction with no practical effect difference.

(02-24-2017 10:38 AM)Jugnaut Wrote:  RWT is right in that the federal government cannot subordinate state law enforcement to enforce federal laws. However, the federal government can withhold federal funds if the states do not honor immigration hold requests or detainers. Small distinction with no practical effect difference.

Yeah...they can try to withhold the funds. But I bet it would not end the way they want. I expect them to bluster without ever actually trying. We'll see.

I don't think most will argue that the state and local authorities are already at full capacity keeping the public safe without having to spend time and money rounding up illegal aliens for federal charges who mostly are not currently breaking any laws.

(02-24-2017 10:38 AM)Jugnaut Wrote:  RWT is right in that the federal government cannot subordinate state law enforcement to enforce federal laws. However, the federal government can withhold federal funds if the states do not honor immigration hold requests or detainers. Small distinction with no practical effect difference.

Charlotte PD is trying to pull the same crap. We'll see how it works out when they ask for some federal funds for a VERY ambitious $6B rail project.

ConnectiCUT their federal funds.

Governor covering for the rich folks in Conn. with illegal housekeepers, nannies and gardeners.

(02-24-2017 02:23 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  ConnectiCUT their federal funds.

As a resident of this liberal/regressive sh*thole, I say do it!! Make it hurt!!!!!!!

(02-24-2017 10:47 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(02-24-2017 10:38 AM)Jugnaut Wrote:  RWT is right in that the federal government cannot subordinate state law enforcement to enforce federal laws. However, the federal government can withhold federal funds if the states do not honor immigration hold requests or detainers. Small distinction with no practical effect difference.

Yeah...they can try to withhold the funds. But I bet it would not end the way they want. I expect them to bluster without ever actually trying. We'll see.

I don't think most will argue that the state and local authorities are already at full capacity keeping the public safe without having to spend time and money rounding up illegal aliens for federal charges who mostly are not currently breaking any laws.

You must not be aware with the process that gave us the national drinking age.