U. S. District Judge voids Hazelton's tough immigration law.
A Federal District Judge in Pennsylvania, in Lozano V. City of Hazelton, has voided the tough city of Hazleton's immigration laws that penalize employers and landlords who employ and rent to illegal immigrants. The Judge found that the city's laws are unconstitutional because they are pre-empted by federal immigration laws and violate due process and equal protection guarantees of the U. S. Constitution.
It is hard to see how Hazelton's laws are pre-empted by federal immigration laws, though the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment argument may add credibility to the Judge's ruling. Stay tuned as the case is sure to be appealed to a higher court.
It is hard to see how Hazelton's laws are pre-empted by federal immigration laws, though the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment argument may add credibility to the Judge's ruling. Stay tuned as the case is sure to be appealed to a higher court.
Labels: Constitutional Rights, Crime, Public safety, The Constitution
posted by KYJurisDoctor at 11:51 AM
2 Comments:
The Judge was appointed by Clinton in 1998 and he has a long background with union related activities.
That explains it.
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