United States ex rel. Asher v. Pennsylvania

DICKINSON, District Judge.

The underlying principles of law upon which- the two parties affected by these motions rely are of the gravest importance. They are of importance, because they go to the unique governmental relations which we sustain to nation and state. Our allegiance, although in no sense divided, is none the less dual', and, because of this, the question must at times arise: Which, in a particular emergency, is the tie that binds ? When by any sovereignty a law,is passed, obedience to it must be enforced, and control over the officials who are commanded to enforce it cannot always…