Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/24/us/politics/24immig.html
Constitutional Connection: Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
Explanation to Connection:
Arizona signed the toughest bill on immigration into a law, even after President Obama strongly criticized it. The laws will give police the power to detain anyone who is suspected to be in this country illegally. This is an example of the tenth amendment because it is showing that the states do have power. Even though President Obama did not like the immigration law that Arizona is setting up, Arizona still has the power to do it.
I personally do not agree with this law, but it amazes me how much power a state can have. Every state has the power to make laws about anything(driving age, working age, etc.), but the reason why this is such a big deal is because it is such a big law on such a big issue. I wonder if the passing of this law will influence other states to do the same?
Good post and an interesting take on this explosive issue? I guess the real question is, does Arizona have the legal right to pursue its law?
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