Number of states altering sanctuary policies by end of 2025?
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Justice Department Directs Federal Prosecutors to Investigate Officials Obstructing Immigration Enforcement Under Trump Administration, Memo Obtained by AP
Jan 22, 2025, 01:45 PM
The Justice Department is instructing federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who obstruct enhanced enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration. This directive, outlined in a memo obtained by the Associated Press, emphasizes a crackdown on individuals or jurisdictions that impede immigration enforcement efforts. The memo, which has been disseminated to the entire workforce, signals a potential increase in legal challenges against sanctuary laws that protect undocumented immigrants. The directive reflects the administration's commitment to bolster immigration enforcement measures.
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