The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its efforts against sanctuary cities and states that obstruct federal immigration laws.
As the Trump administration pushes forward with its aggressive deportation policies, the DOJ is also taking action against deeply Democratic sanctuary areas.
On May 1, for instance, the DOJ filed a complaint against Illinois for its alleged violations of federal immigration regulations.
“This Department of Justice is dedicated to safeguarding American workers and enforcing immigration laws,” stated Attorney General Pamela Bondy. “Any environment that promotes illegal immigration and hampers federal authorities will encounter legal repercussions from this administration.”
Additionally, the DOJ has initiated an investigation into the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minnesota for its policy related to considering race in contracts with criminal defendants.
In a letter dated May 2, Attorney General Hermet Dillon informed Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty that her office will “assess whether the rights or immunity of individuals are being upheld or whether there is a pattern of practice that violates constitutional or federal law.”
Moriarty, associated with Soros, has promoted policies encouraging prosecutors to factor in race when making judicial decisions, suggesting that “racial identities should be part of the overall analysis” and that “prosecutors must identify and tackle racial disparities when necessary.”
Furthermore, the DOJ has filed lawsuits against both the city of Denver and the state of Colorado for obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
The recent lawsuit emphasizes that “the United States has established and prevalent authority to govern immigration matters.” Moreover, officials allegedly violated constitutional provisions by attempting to hinder federal agencies in their official capacities.
The complaint argues that “sanctuary” policies from local and state governments resulted in interference.
Trump’s DOJ has also criticized Colorado for allowing members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren DeLagua to secure housing in Aurora, a suburb of Denver.
