States and the Federal Government Fight Over Immigration Rules
Introduction
Some U.S. states want new rules for federal immigration agents. The states and the federal government disagree about these rules.
Main Body
California wanted agents to show their ID. A court said no. The court said federal law is more important than state law. Oregon also wants to stop agents from wearing masks. New York wants to stop local police from helping federal agents. The governor wants agents to have a paper from a judge before they enter schools. She says masks scare people. Federal leaders say they will not follow these state rules. They say masks keep agents safe. Democratic leaders in some states still try to block the federal government.
Conclusion
The states and the federal government are still fighting. The Supreme Court may decide who is right.
Learning
đ STOPPING ACTION
In this text, we see words used to stop or block something. This is very useful for A2 learners to describe rules and disagreements.
- Stop To make something end. (Example: New York wants to stop local police from helping.)
- Block To put something in the way so it cannot move or happen. (Example: States try to block the federal government.)
âī¸ WHO IS IN CHARGE?
Look at how we describe importance. Instead of saying "bigger," we use:
More important than Higher in rank or power.
Federal law is more important than state law.
đ QUICK VOCABULARY
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Disagree | To have a different idea |
| Decide | To make a choice |
| Follow | To do what a rule says |