President-Elect Donald Trump’s Border Czar Targets Sanctuary Cities
President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation strategy will include targeting so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, his new border czar, Tom Homan, says.
Targeting National Security Threats and Violent Criminals
In an interview with The Center Square, Homan emphasized that the plan will prioritize national security threats and violent criminals, including those with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests.
Sanctuary City Policies and Public Safety Concerns
According to a recent ICE report, some local jurisdictions have reduced their cooperation with ICE, leading to concerns about public safety. Sanctuary policies can end up shielding dangerous criminals who pose a threat to communities.
Legal Obligations and Cooperation with ICE
Despite resistance from some Democratic leaders in sanctuary jurisdictions, federal immigration law requires cooperation with ICE. Title 8 USC 13.24 iii mandates that harboring or concealing illegal aliens from federal law enforcement officers is a crime.
Collaboration for Public Safety
Homan expressed willingness to work with both Democrats and Republicans to ensure public safety. He urged local leaders to cooperate with ICE in removing illegal foreign nationals from their jurisdictions, emphasizing the importance of community safety.
Enforcement and Compliance
Homan highlighted the need for local jurisdictions to comply with ICE detainer requests to facilitate the removal of alleged offenders. Failure to cooperate may result in federal prosecution or penalties, such as withholding federal funds.
Impact on Criminal Activity
ICE officials have raised concerns about sanctuary policies enabling criminals to evade deportation, leading to an increase in violent crimes. Collaboration with ICE is essential to prevent dangerous individuals from victimizing communities.
Call to Action
Homan urged local jurisdictions to prioritize public safety by working with federal authorities. Refusal to comply with ICE requests may have detrimental consequences and jeopardize community well-being.
Conclusion
As the administration focuses on enhancing border security and preventing criminal activities, collaboration between federal and local agencies is crucial. Upholding immigration laws and ensuring public safety should be a shared priority for all stakeholders.
Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.
