Thread: Can Republican Governors Block Syrian Refugees From Settling in Their States?

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

The question has nothing to do with Congress, the president or the federal government.

The question is:

Can governors block people from their state?

If yes, on what authority?

Read the 10th Amendment. Each State prior to the adoption of our existing Constitution were in full charge over immigration and naturalization. By the adoption of our existing Constitution they delegated the power over naturalization to the federal government while retaining the power over immigration.

Why is this so difficult for you to understand? A power not delegated is a power retained!

The only power I see in the Constitution relating to this issue [immigration] is that which is found under Article 1, Section 9, and allows a tax or duty to be imposed on the importation of foreigners, but leaves the State free to admit whom they please.

"The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person."


Why is it so difficult for you to understand "naturalization" and "immigration" involve two distinct powers: the former being delegated to Congress while the latter has been retained by the States?




JWK


The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people.___Tenth Amendment