The states cannot pass any law pertaining to immigration and naturalization policies.
Period
But, your fears are indeed justified
So, what is a state to do?
Time to jump all over the backside of the state attorney general
document, and place a dollar amount, on everything that the illegal’s have cost, including attacks on citizens.
sue the federal government for said costs..
Have the ninth circus rule that the states cannot sue the feds..
Appeal to supreme court
Win your case
Perhaps, with a little forethought, arizona could have taken this action first, instead of trying to pass a law that could, would and should never pass constitiutional muster..
What some people forget is most if not all rulings cite the US Code. Thats where the legal justification comes from and NOT just the Const.
Then why did the court uphold the ability of AZ law enforcement officers to enforce the law?
The officers of the several states have an intrinsic duty to defend their people. If the United States fails in its imperative constitutional obligation to defend the states from invasion, they must step up. They have no choice.