Federalism and its relation to immigration has been a question that has taken many perspectives and is under governments interests of agenda’s for constant federalism controversy. After 9/11 the nation has transformed its characterization of immigration …show more content…
In respect to development in 2012 there were two important situations, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and the Supreme Court rejecting several parts of Arizona’s SB 1070. The growing influence of immigration policymaking on the everyday lives of immigrants has affected the thoughts of federalism and its relation to national policy. The change in any future legislation and significant separation of powers between the state, local and federal power affect federalism. Ultimately immigration laws stand in the hands of the federal government to make the decisions that affect federalism in the most drastic