Almost every law enforcement or peace officer takes an oath to uphold the US Constitution. Our immigration laws were duly passed by duly elected Representatives and Senators of the United States.

That oath is an obligation on the part of the said officers. If they choose to disregard their duties they signal that we are a nation of men and NOT laws. This oath not only gives them the power to do their jobs, but the authority to carry out law they may personally disagree with.