A conservative advocacy group founded by President Donald Trump's incoming deputy chief of staff for policy, Stephen Miller, is warning sanctuary cities and states not to violate the country's immigration laws.
America First Legal sent 249 letters to city, county and state officials with so-called sanctuary policies, warning them not to cross federal immigration authorities.
Some of them are received The letter also includes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell, San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the paper said. seattle times.
“On December 4, 2024, as Attorney General, you stated that California would not enforce federal immigration laws and would encourage defiance by all California jurisdictions. ,” the letter to California AG Bonta states. “Such illegal conduct exposes you and your subordinates to significant risks of criminal and civil liability. Therefore, we are writing to inform you of this risk and to urge you to abide by our nation's laws. I will send you this letter.”
“The fact of the matter is that you and other officials who support or enforce sanctuary laws, policies, and regulations have a very personal stake in this matter. You may be subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability for your actions,” the letter states. You can read it at lots herewarns.
Along with the letter, the group created a website called “.Sanctuary Fortress” provides Americans with detailed information about sanctuary jurisdictions across the country and provides contact information for elected officials in jurisdictions that violate federal law.
The group is also tracking Crimes committed by illegal aliens To American women and children.
America First Legal also requests information from local governments to expose governments and officials who may be interfering with federal legal activities.
America First Senior General Counsel James Rogers said in an emailed statement:
Federal law is clear. Illegal immigrants are subject to deportation and it is a crime to hide, harbor or protect them. Sanctuary policies violate the law, make a mockery of America's democratic principles, and show shocking disrespect for our Constitution and our people. Officials in charge of sanctuary jurisdictions have no excuse and must be held accountable. America First Legal is proud to join this fight to protect our borders and uphold the rule of law.
President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, also sent a warning to sanctuary leaders that they could be arrested if they oppose lawful federal immigration enforcement.
In November, he warned local officials to “educate themselves” about federal law.
“They need to take a look at this: 8 U.S.C. § 1324 — read about it and don’t cross that line, because it’s a felony to harbor or hide an illegal alien from ICE. . Read the statute. Don't cross that line,” he said.
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