Summary
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials, claiming that federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota violates the Tenth Amendment, which gives rights to states. Minnesota's government argues that by declaring itself a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, it can resist federal immigration laws.
Key Facts
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
- The suit involves Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons.
- The lawsuit claims federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota breaches the Tenth Amendment.
- The Tenth Amendment reserves powers to the states that are not given to the federal government.
- Minnesota officials argue they can declare their state a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants.
- The lawsuit believes this status allows the state to avoid following federal immigration laws.
- Historical examples of "states' rights" are mentioned, such as the nullification crisis in the 1830s.
- The article also references how "states' rights" were used to oppose civil rights measures.
