Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

Non enforcement of federal law may well equate to overlapping powers! States who suffer economic impact,increased crime and associated expenses may well have grievance. They may take measures to force the Federal governments hand knowing that they may not prevail in the higher courts but their point has been made. At the end of the day..when the Federal government fails to enforce existing law they force the states to defend their own interests or suffer the consequences of the federal governments dereliction of duty.

Originally Posted by dabateman

As a political question? Sure. As a legal question? I'm not so sure... I love the analysis however.

Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

As to the legality...I'm not sure either but laws should be enforced regardless of political ramifications. Both big box parties use illegals as pawns in their little game of obtaining or retaining power. I view this as a form of treason against the very people they claim to serve and disrespectful to future Americans who they keep in perpetual limbo.

Originally Posted by dabateman

Well there are tons of laws on the books that aren't enforced and that we don't WANT enforced. Enforcement has always been an interesting aspect of our legal system.

Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

Sure there are..however..laws dealing with our boarders,safety and security should be enforced diligently or a Republic we shall not keep.

Originally Posted by dabateman

I think we need several audits.

Budget and laws...

Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

Agreed..some laws may not be enforceable due to ambiguity or funding.

Originally Posted by dabateman

And laws that we don't want to enforce or cannot enforce need to be stricken.

Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

I disagree in part...laws that protect our boarders are essential and refusing to enforce them due to political concerns is tantamount to treason. Laws that we cannot enforce due to lack of funding or they've become outdated, should be addressed and stricken if needed.

Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

Yup...I was disappointed with the last administration on this issue and I continue to be disappointed with this administration..

It looks like the powers that be do not want to enforce the rule of law.