Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment

Summary

The Massachusetts Senate has directed the Supreme Judicial Court to issue opinions on whether a proposed amendment that creates a state cause of action against federal officers and limits civil immigration arrests is preempted by federal law. The request focuses on Supremacy Clause issues, including field and obstacle preemption and intergovernmental immunity. The clarification is meant to guide the Senate before it votes on the amendment.

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