#federal-preemption

Tagged #federal-preemption

Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.

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DOJ sues Franklin County Municipal Court over rule blocking courthouse ICE arrests

Federal court lawsuit challenges Ohio courthouse rule that bans immigration arrests during proceedings unless authorized by judicial warrant. Implications for removal defense and courthouse safety.

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Federal judge blocks Colorado law expanding health inspection authority over Aurora immigrant detention center

A federal judge granted GEO Group a partial injunction against Colorado HB26-1276, blocking a key provision requiring unannounced health inspections at the Aurora ICE facility, on federal preemption grounds.

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ACLU Sues to Block Arizona Prop 314 Section 5 Before July 14 Enforcement

Federal lawsuit challenges Arizona's state-level immigration arrest provision as unconstitutional federal preemption. Section 5 set to enforce unless courts intervene.

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5th Circuit denies effort to defend Texas Dream Act in-state tuition law

Federal appeals court rejects intervention by advocates and students seeking to defend Texas law allowing undocumented students in-state tuition, citing federal preemption.

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Federal Judge Blocks Philadelphia's Ban on Masked ICE Agents

US District Court invalidates Philadelphia ordinance requiring federal agents to remove masks and display badges, citing constitutional preemption. Preliminary injunction blocks enforcement pending full litigation.

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