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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First liberals have to give up sanctuary cities and protections for dreamers....[/quote]

But what about States Rights?
Isn't that the core of the GOP's principle?
Isn't that the root of the Southern Strategy?[/quote]

Article I, Section 8, clause 4 of the Constitution entrusts the federal legislative branch with the power to “establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization.” This clear textual command for uniformity establishes that the federal government, specifically Congress, is responsible for crafting the laws that determine how and when noncitizens can become naturalized citizens of the United States. But control over naturalization does not necessarily require full control over immigration. And indeed, for the first century of the United States’ existence, many states enacted laws regulating and controlling immigration into their own borders. Various states passed laws aimed at preventing a variety of populations from entering the borders of their states (which appear to have some support from the 9/10th amendments), including individuals with criminal records, people reliant on public assistance, slaves, and free blacks.

I personally don't have much of a problem with sanctuary cities (unless their actions are in conflict with the law), but I don't see much of a problem with the federal government withholding funds either for non-compliance.  Then again, I'm just an unhinged libertarian.[/quote]
States aren't responsible for deporting illegal immigrants.  Some of the county/city jails are overflowing. They prefer to make room for violent criminals rather than people who overstayed their visas.  I for one am happy that states focus on these violent criminals (regardless of status) rather than a nonviolent one.[/quote]

And I prefer that any violent criminals who aren't even citizens of the US to begin with, be immediately deported.  No need to have them taking up space in our jails.  Right?[/quote]

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