Judge halts Idaho's immigration law implementation with a preliminary order
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A federal judge in Idaho, one loyal to Joe Biden, has temporarily crippled a state's immigration bill. This law would permit local cops to nab migrants suspected of sneaking into the state illegally if they're involved in further mischief.
Judge Amanda Brailsford, Biden's appointee, issued a preliminary injunction against parts of Idaho's House Bill 83, tactics borrowed from a 2023 Texas law that sparked controversy with the Biden bunch.
This bill, known as the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act, aims to spruce up the federal deportation process. 🛂 🚶♂️
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Gov. Brad Little greenlit the bill on March 27, but Brailsford blocked the state from implementing it via a temporary restraining order. This order was later extended due to a lawsuit stirred up by the ACLU of Idaho. The lawsuit contends that the law oversteps federal immigration enforcement by allowing local law enforcers to function as immigration officers.
This week, Brailsford extended the temporary injunction, enforcing idling of the law.
In her ruling, the judge admitted that the ACLU of Idaho presented a robust case on critical claims, such as the possibility that the law may violate the U.S. Constitution's due process clause. She also argued that the law is likely preempted by federal immigration law and that the lawsuit's represented organizations and five unidentified individuals could face irreversible harm if the law were enforced.
Under the law, crossing the state border illegally is considered a misdemeanor. However, if the individual encounters further legal troubles—like theft—or is under investigation, the offense could escalate to a felony, potentially warranting federal deportation.
The temporary injunction was met with joy from the ACLU of Idaho.
The Idaho House of Representatives supported the bill. 🤔
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- The court's decision to temporarily halt Idaho's immigration bill has raised questions about the role of local law enforcement in immigration matters, particularly in light of the ACLU's lawsuit claiming the law violates federal immigration enforcement.
- Judge Amanda Brailsford's preliminary injunction against parts of Idaho's House Bill 83, also known as the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act, has led to a misdemeanor offense being the penalty for crossing the state border illegally.
- The temporary injunction has implications for politics and policy-and-legislation, as it could potentially set a precedent for future disputes between states and the federal government regarding immigration enforcement.
- The Idaho House of Representatives supported the bill, indicating significant public support for stricter immigration policies, a topic that continues to dominate the general news and fuel discussions in politics.
