Immigration and the Question of State Invasion

Immigration is a spotlight issue, especially heading into the next administration. Some say the United States is under attack—that the entrance of millions of immigrants, some of whom intend to and do cause harm to Americans, constitutes an “invasion” or "predatory incursion" of the sort mentioned in Article I of the Constitution and the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Others contend, however, that allowing the term “invasion” or "predatory incursion" to apply to illegal immigration is both wrong and dangerous, and would allow for the possibility of states engaging in war or mounting hostility with neighboring countries. Is the US under invasion or predatory incursion by illegal immigrants? Can illegal immigration be an instrument to diminish the sovereignty of a nation? Join us in discussing these important questions and more.

Featuring:

• Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Former Acting Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security
• Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
• Moderator: Joseph Humire, Executive Director, Center for a Secure Free Society

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For reference:

Policy Brief: How States Can Secure the Border

Attorney General Opinion No. I22-001(R21-015) 

Immigration is Not Invasion

Courts Might Not Stop Trump's Illicit Plans for Mass Deportations

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