The Huffines Liberty Foundation has recently released a white paper titled "Giving Power Over Immigration Back to the States," which explores the issue of immigration policy and the role of the federal government. The paper highlights the historical shift in authority over immigration from states to the federal government and argues for a return to a more balanced system of federalism.
According to the white paper, in the late 1800s, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded federal power through its interpretation of Congress's enumerated power "to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization" in the U.S. Constitution. This greatly diminished the control that states once had over immigration policy. However, the foundation believes that it is time to revisit this issue and empower states to have a more active role in dealing with illegal immigration.
One state that has been at the forefront of this issue is Texas. Despite facing federal assertions of questionable power, Texas has made efforts to expand its ability to deal with illegal aliens. The paper suggests that Texas should assert its authority under Article 1, Section 10 of the Constitution, which allows states to declare an invasion and take action to defend their borders. By doing so, Texas would have the ability to shut down illegal border crossings itself.
The white paper also emphasizes the importance of pushing for immigration reform at the federal level. As immigration legislation moves through Congress, Texas should advocate for an expansion of state power to address illegal immigration directly. This could include allowing states to fully enforce federal immigration laws, making violations of these laws a state crime, and prohibiting illegal immigrants from applying for or performing work.
The foundation argues that the current open borders policy of the U.S. government is fundamentally changing the nature of the country. By returning more authority to the states, the balance of our federal system would be restored, and significant progress could be made in addressing the immigration problem.
In a recent op-ed in Gateway Pundit, Don Huffines, the founder of the Huffines Liberty Foundation, further elaborated on the need to secure the border in order to save America. He emphasized the urgency of taking action and highlighted the detrimental consequences of an uncontrolled influx of illegal immigrants.
The mission of the Huffines Liberty Foundation, a non-profit and non-partisan research institute, is to advance the cause of liberty, prosperity, and virtue in the State of Texas. Through education and equipping citizens, the foundation aims to empower individuals to hold their elected officials accountable and be better informed to tackle the toughest challenges facing the state.
For more information about the Huffines Liberty Foundation and its research, visit their website at www.HuffinesLiberty.com.
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