Delaware’s highest-ranking officials have responded to a federal appeals court ruling that mandates the state labor department hand over employment records to federal immigration authorities.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued the order on Wednesday, directing the Delaware Department of Labor to provide employment records to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Following the court’s decision, Governor Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings each released public statements addressing the ruling.
Governor Matt Meyer commented on the situation, saying: “Federal overreach into state governments and immigrant communities needs…”
