The visa lottery allowed over 50,000 people from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States every year, with no merit-based requirements.
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
Monday’s lawsuit is the latest in what’s become a series of legal actions brought by the DOJ against states with policies that hinder federal law enforcement.
The visa lottery allowed over 50,000 people from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States every year, with no merit-based requirements.
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
Monday’s lawsuit is the latest in what’s become a series of legal actions brought by the DOJ against states with policies that hinder federal law enforcement.