Justice Department sues Utah over state’s illegal immigration enforcement law

By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 6:03 PM

SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging Utah’s immigration enforcement law, arguing that it usurps federal authority and could potentially lead to the harassment and detention of American citizens and authorized visitors.

“A patchwork of immigration laws is not the answer and will only create further problems in our immigration system,â€