Federalism

Immigration and Federalism: A Clear Perspective Name Institution Course Professor Date Immigration and Federalism: A Clear Perspective Immigration becomes a federal matter mostly when it deals with security, the relationship between two countries, and applying laws without discrimination across all the states. Immigration is a federal domain, as stated in the Constitution, so the process and application of laws are standardized, and there is fairness. Thus, having a single standard set of national legal provisions regulating the issue of who enters the country and how all immigrants will be treated is crucial because immigration impacts the whole country. However, states such as Arizona, which is most exposed to immigration, may feel compelled to act mainly in cases where federal measures are considered inadequate or too slow. A perfect example is the Arizona Senate Bill 1070, enacted in 2010. This law enabled the state and local police to identi...