"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
The Marine Corps is scrambling to reassure military families that there will be no immigration enforcement during boot camp graduation ceremonies, officials said Wednesday, after an outcry over plans for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to join security efforts at upcoming events.
Emails from ICE to the police chief in Carroll reveal the financial incentives for joining the 287(g) program, including up to $7,500 for equipment for each officer and $100,000 for vehicle purchases.
ICE agents were not deployed to any New England airport, according to Mike Gayzagian, the president of AFGE Local 2617, the New England branch of the TSA officers' union. Agents could come next week, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
