(01-06-2019, 06:50 PM)JagNGeorgia Wrote:

(01-06-2019, 12:12 AM)mikesez Wrote: Local law enforcement takes its orders from local politicians.  It has always been that way.  The president can not compel them.  The only rule is they stand down if federal law enforcement shows up.

Many things could be "a matter of national defense," but the word "emergency" in all of its definitions implies something new.  For instance, the President has the authority to ground all air traffic in an emergency.  But it would make no sense if he let air traffic proceed as normal yesterday, for him to say there's an emergency and ground flights tomorrow, unless he learned about a new threat. 

There is no rule that orders local law enforcement to stand down. They may do it by choice because the Feds have better resources, but the Feds can’t come in and take over investigations despite what TV may tell you.

You never stop with those mental gymnastics. Since when has an “emergency” had a time frame on it? Unfettered immigration poses a risk to the economy and national security. This has always been undisputed until Trump said it.

The USA has no need for unskilled migrant immigration. We should seal the borders to any and all but those who can contribute to our society in a measurable and meaningful way. We all know it in our core, but votes have to be created one way or another. Meanwhile, I'm from the Federal Department of Communication. I'm going to need you and your yokel  local buddies off my jurisdiction.

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