More states follow Trump's assault on 'sanctuary cities'

ArcFlash · 05-12-2017, 05:49 AM

Don't commit any crimes.

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At least 33 states considered laws this year to crack down on “sanctuary cities” — nearly double the number from 2016 — following President Trump’s moves against communities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi and Texas already passed laws this year that punish local governments and public universities that enact policies to protect undocumented immigrants, and other states are trying to follow suit.

Last year 18 states considered such laws, compared with only four in 2015, according to he National Conference of State Legislatures.
The rush comes after Trump's repeated warnings on the campaign trail about the dangers caused by "sanctuary cities" and his actions since taking office to cut off their federal funding.

"There's more sanctuary activity at the state and local level because of the president's marshaling confidence," said Dale Wilcox, executive director of the Immigration Reform Law Institute, which has helped state lawmakers craft their bills. "This is what the president's executive order on sanctuary jurisdictions was meant to hammer home."
"Sanctuary city" is not a legal term, but a general description of more than 300 state and local jurisdictions that have some kind of policy that limits their cooperation with federal immigration efforts. Critics say those policies allow dangerous and violent undocumented immigrants to roam free, threatening the safety of their communities. Supporters say the policies are a legal and moral counter to demands from the Trump administration for local officials to conduct immigration enforcement, a federal responsibility.

The Department of Homeland Security has issued several reports to publicly shame sanctuary cities, and the Justice Department has sent letters to at least nine localities threatening to withhold federal grants if they do not fully comply with federal immigration efforts. Homeland Security suspended its reports because they were filled with errors, and a federal court heavily restricted Justice's funding threats, but state efforts continue.
The flurry of state laws this year is similar to 2010, when Arizona passed a law cracking down on undocumented immigrants and a half-dozen states soon followed with their measures. Many of those Arizona-style laws were struck down in the courts.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...ump/101516080/

IamAman · 05-12-2017, 01:07 PM

These are dark fucking times. At least those Jill Stein and upset Bernie voters showed us with their protest votes...

ArcFlash · 05-12-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IamAman

These are dark fucking times. At least those Jill Stein and upset Bernie voters showed us with their protest votes...

Better than a crooked politician in office who would damage the Democratic party reputation

DanielPL · 05-12-2017, 01:37 PM

I wonder if illinois is one of them

Got_Daca · 05-12-2017, 06:18 PM

These idiot states wont find workers so they will come crying to congress for a sensible solution.

Solution will include pathway for DACA

Scottish Bolt Cutters · 05-12-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcFlash

Don't commit any crimes.

Aw, come on now. You are making us look like we commit crimes at all. Christ.

ArcFlash · 05-12-2017, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Bolt Cutters

Aw, come on now. You are making us look like we commit crimes at all. Christ.

If that's what you think go ahead.

danieltij · 05-13-2017, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Bolt Cutters

Aw, come on now. You are making us look like we commit crimes at all. Christ.

Seems like a fair warning, considering our situation.

ArcFlash · 05-13-2017, 06:14 AM

Some people believe in second chances. But we don't get a second chance if we commit a mistake. I've committed mistakes and I'm pretty sure others here have as well. With this current administration we must not commit any mistakes.

IamAman · 05-13-2017, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcFlash

Better than a crooked politician in office who would damage the Democratic party reputation

You actually think what's in the white house now is better? Wow.

They need you!

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