The Supreme Court’s
health care showdown last month was all about Constitution theory and
prerogatives. Wednesday’s arguments between Arizona and the Obama administration over the state’s tough immigration law looks to be all about power.
Arizona argues that the federal government
has failed to enforce its laws on the books and says states should be
free to enforce their own laws as long as they complement the national
goals. Obama attorneys say the Constitution gives power over immigration
to the federal government, and there can be no infringement.
The electorate is clearly on the side of Arizona: A Quinnipiac
University Poll last week found that 62 percent of voters said they want
the court to uphold the law.
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Oh funny, Obama is using the constituion as a right to hold power over the states. Shouldn't he also use the constitution to nullify about 75% of new laws/acts passed? Seems to me the constitution is used when needed by this gov't.
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