Department of Justice Taking Legal Action Against Minnesota Over Sanctuary Policies
DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Sanctuary Policies The U.S. Department of Justice is taking legal action against Minnesota regarding its sanctuary policy, which, according to Attorney General Pam Bondy, shields criminal illegal immigrants. The lawsuit targets not just Minnesota but also cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as Hennepin County. The DOJ claims that […]
Trump’s Justice Department files a lawsuit against Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul regarding their sanctuary policies
The Justice Department has initiated a lawsuit against Minnesota regarding a sanctuary policy which, according to the Trump administration, impacts federal efforts to enforce immigration laws. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, targets officials from the cities of Minnesota, Hennepin County, Sheriff Dawana S. Witt, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, as well as the cities […]
Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal sanctuary, Long Island’s biggest zoo, to permanently shut down after 40 years amid serious abuse claims: ‘We wished for this’
Holtzville Zoo Set to Close, Animals to be Relocated Long Island’s largest and most contentious zoo will be shutting down, with all animals to be sent to rescue organizations, as the sanctuary is expected to “decay” by early next year, town officials announced on Monday. The Holtzville Ecology Center zoo, which is funded by taxpayers […]
Court Stops Trump from Taking FEMA Money from Sanctuary States
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from reducing funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in states that maintain sanctuary policies and refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In March, the DHS outlined new requirements that states must meet to access these FEMA funds, […]
NYC official broke ‘sanctuary city’ rules by informing federal authorities about undocumented immigrants: report
Corrections Department Violates Sanctuary City Rules, Report Reveals A recent report has indicated that the city’s Department of Corrections breached New York’s “sanctuary city” policies by enabling investigative actions that could lead to the deportation of undocumented immigrants. This situation arose when staff mistakenly informed federal immigration officers about the release of illegal immigrant inmates. […]
Portland plans to establish a sanctuary city law that prevents cooperation with immigration authorities.
Portland is set to consider new legislation aimed at enhancing the city’s sanctuary policy and limiting collaboration with federal immigration authorities. The City Council’s Community and Public Safety Commission will examine an ordinance that would formalize Portland’s sanctuary status, building on a previous resolution from 2017. This draft law would prevent urban resources from being […]
DHS criticizes sanctuary leaders and protesters for interfering with ICE activities.
Department of Homeland Security Critiques Illinois Governor The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois for not adequately supporting federal authorities during disruptive anti-ICE protests in the Chicago suburbs. These protests prompted federal officials to resort to non-lethal measures such as tear gas. In a statement released on Monday, […]
Tiger handler and ‘Joe Exotic associate’ killed by tiger at Oklahoma sanctuary
Officials report that Ryan Easley, a tiger handler affiliated with Joe Exotic, tragically died after being injured by a tiger at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday during what was described as an “accident.” A Facebook post conveys the sorrowful news. “This tragedy serves as a […]
Trump Asserts DC Will Not Return to Sanctuary City Status During His Administration
Trump’s Stance on Washington, D.C.’s Sanctuary Policies On Monday, President Trump made it clear he would not let Washington, D.C. revert to being a sanctuary city that doesn’t work with federal immigration officials. He referred to a national emergency and expressed plans to once again oversee the local police, as indicated in a post he […]
Republican representative proposes legislation to prevent sanctuary states from putting American lives at risk
Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller’s Bill Against Sanctuary State Licensing Rep. Mary Miller, a Republican from Illinois, has strongly criticized the Democratic administration, particularly Governor JB Pritzker. She introduced a bill aimed at tackling what she terms “gambling with American life,” relating to the issue of commercial driver’s licenses being issued to illegal immigrants. Called […]