Minnesota and Illinois Challenge ICE Surge as 10th Amendment Overreach

Minnesota and Illinois filed separate lawsuits against DHS/ICE, arguing the federal immigration crackdown infringes state sovereignty and local safety under the 10th Amendment. The suits, which seek to curb the federal surge in their states, present a novel, potentially first-impression argument about federalism in immigration enforcement. Legal experts say courts will decide whether the states’ interpretation of the 10th Amendment can limit federal powers, with Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul among the plaintiffs.