DOJ Sues Illinois For Not Being Enough of a Police State
The New York Times breathlessly reports the Justice Department is suing Illinois over a law intended to limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This move, framed as upholding federal supremacy, conveniently omits the historical penchant for federal overreach when it suits political narratives. The 'supremacy' argument often vanishes when states restrict abortion
access or impose voter ID laws, yet it's ironclad for immigration round-ups. This isn't about 'rule of law'; it’s about control. The federal government, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, has consistently prioritized punitive, often inhumane, immigration policies. Illinois daring to carve out a modicum of humanitarianism is apparently a bridge too far. One might suggest the DOJ
focus on human trafficking rings or corporate wage theft before squandering taxpayer money ensuring local cops become de facto ICE agents.