CNN Legal Analyst Delivers Bad News to Anti-ICE Dems: Their Lawsuit Is About to Go Up in Flames

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig assessed that a lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey against the Department of Homeland Security, aiming to remove ICE agents from the state and halt federal immigration enforcement, is unlikely to succeed. Honig explained that the suit lacks legal precedent and would violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, which prevents states from obstructing federal law enforcement. He suggested the suit might only yield information through a court hearing, where ICE could be questioned about its training and protocols.

Honig drew parallels to the 2012 Supreme Court decision that struck down parts of Arizona’s SB1070 immigration law, citing the same constitutional principle. He also discussed the potential for state charges against the ICE agent involved in a recent fatal shooting, noting that while possible, such charges would face significant legal hurdles, including potential removal to federal court and claims of qualified immunity.

The lawsuit stems from a claim of “invasion” by Minnesota officials, amidst rising tensions following violent incidents, including an attack on journalists and the ICE shooting of Renee Good. Honig’s analysis suggests a challenging legal path for the state’s attempt to limit federal immigration enforcement within its borders.

(Source：The Western Journal)