Stay Tuned with Preet Gone With the Watchdogs
Jan 29, 2025
The discussion dives into the potential for criminal charges against local officials defying immigration laws. The hosts analyze Trump’s controversial firings of inspectors general and federal prosecutors. They tackle the complexities of federal and local law enforcement cooperation, especially in sanctuary cities. A significant Supreme Court ruling on states' rights versus federal authority also sparks debate. Lastly, implications of a judge's decision on birthright citizenship reveal shifting Republican perspectives on immigration policy.
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Federalism in Immigration Enforcement
- The Trump administration's immigration policies could lead to conflicts between local and federal law enforcement.
- This involves the issue of federalism and whether federal or state law is supreme.
Hypothetical ICE encounter
- Preet Bharara questions whether a local sheriff must comply with an ICE agent's request to hand over individuals.
- He distinguishes between an oral request and a formal arrest warrant.
Commandeering Local Law Enforcement
- The Trump administration's attempts to commandeer local law enforcement will likely fail in court.
- Justice Scalia's opinion in Printz v. United States supports this view.