1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What arguments did the Department of Justice (DOJ) make in its complaint to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California? Be specific.

3. Describe the California state laws the federal government is challenging in the lawsuit.

4. Why are California's laws invalid (not legally effective), according to the DOJ?

5. What argument did AG Sessions use in explaining the government’s opposition to the laws? (see para. 10)

6. What isn’t the Justice Department asking the state to do? What is the DOJ asking the state to do, per AG Sessions?

7. a) Do you think the state should pass laws that actively block and fine employers from complying with federal immigration laws? Explain your answer.
b) If you answered yes, do you think it is OK for a state to pass laws that block residents from complying with other federal laws (e.g. same-sex marriage, abortion, the minimum legal drinking age, etc.)? Explain your answer.

8. The federal government’s job is to enforce federal laws. Do you think it would be OK for the federal government to NOT enforce federal law because people don’t like the law? Explain your answer.