Regarding the Constitutionality of Fed LE agencies, I suggest reading this discussion: http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=135122&highlight=publius
You will notice publius makes some interesting arguments, but quickly gives up on arguing whether the existence of fed LE is un-Constitutional, and moves to arguing whether specific laws are un-Constitutional. Which was originally my point:
Please read the whole thread as publius, myself, and others had a great deal to say on the subject.
You will notice publius makes some interesting arguments, but quickly gives up on arguing whether the existence of fed LE is un-Constitutional, and moves to arguing whether specific laws are un-Constitutional. Which was originally my point:
Later from publius:Post 12:
We can debate all day long whether certain laws are or are not Constitutional, (all though Article III really gives that power to the Court, and Article V gives us the power to change that) however there is NOTHING in the Constitution, which prohibits the federal government from enforcing the laws it passes. If Congress passes the law, and it withstands review by the courts, then the federal government is able to enforce it. If you want to change that, I again refer you to Article V of the Constitution.
Post 18:
Obviously, they have the power to enforce any law they have the power to pass.
Please read the whole thread as publius, myself, and others had a great deal to say on the subject.