1.  Hot Air:  “Congress passed law in 1996 that contradicts pre-emption argument

“The federal law that has been on the books for more than decade … empowers state and local law enforcement to impose immigration law. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more than 60 jurisdictions in states across the country have taken advantage of this law.”

2.  The Hill:  “Virginia action reflects growing state-federal tension on immigration

“Last week, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued an opinion authorizing state and local police to check the immigration status of individuals stopped by police for any reason, echoing a provision in the Arizona law.”

3.  Breitbart:  “Immigration issue boosts Brewer in Arizona race”