Which statement about immigration federalism is false?

a. The Arizona v. United States decision struck down all Arizona's most restrictive provisions on illegal immigration.
b. Since the 1990s, states have increasingly moved into the policy domain of immigration.
c. Federal immigration laws trump state laws.
d. States' involvement in immigration is partly due to their interest in preventing illegal immigrants from accessing public services such as education and welfare benefits.


Answer: a. The Arizona v. United States decision struck down all Arizona's most restrictive provisions on illegal immigration.

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