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Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigrationโ€”Part IV

The issue comes up this way: First, a state makes a decision traditionally associated with defensive war. It may erect barriers, restrict foreign goods, control immigration, or hold prisoners. Then the federal government or private parties sue the state, claiming these subjects are โ€œpreemptedโ€ by federal law, and the state may do nothing. Federal preemption arguments have had more success than the Constitution justifies.

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Trump urges US Supreme Court to reverse Colorado ballot disqualification

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s lawyers urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to reverse a judicial decision disqualifying the former president from Colorado’s Republican primary ballot as the justices prepare to tackle the politically explosive case.

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McConnell joins 45 GOP senators backing Trump in Colorado ballot fight

The fate of former Presidentย Donald Trump’s primary ballot access in Colorado got a boost Thursday from 46 Republican senators, including Senate Minority Leaderย Mitch McConnellย (R-KY), calling on theย Supreme Courtย to keep him on the ballot.

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