Sanctuary

Oregon Governor Stands Firm on Sanctuary Policies Amid Federal Funding Threats

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Oregon’s capital city is embroiled in a contentious standoff between state officials and the federal government over immigration policies. Governor Tina Kotek is among a cohort of elected leaders nationwide who recently received a stern warning from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding sanctuary jurisdictions. This communication indicates that jurisdictions identified as sanctuary areas may face the loss of federal funding and potential criminal prosecution if found to be obstructing federal immigration enforcement. In correspondence sent out on Thursday, Bondi emphasized that sanctuary policies must be reevaluated. She set a deadline of August 19 for … Read more

Oregon Sees Surge in Federal Requests for Immigration Enforcement Support Amid Rising Sanctuary Law Concerns

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Oregon has experienced a notable surge in requests from federal officials for assistance with immigration enforcement, a state report revealed in July. Specifically, local police departments have reported a staggering 265% increase in such requests, while calls to the state’s “Sanctuary Promise Violations Hotline” have surged even more. The current iteration of the Oregon Sanctuary Act, which was enacted in 2021, allows the public to file lawsuits against local law enforcement or governments that are found to be improperly aiding federal immigration authorities. To date, only one coalition has successfully navigated this legal avenue. The … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Chicago’s Sanctuary Policies, Dismisses Trump Administration’s Legal Challenge

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A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that challenged the city’s sanctuary policies, which aim to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The ruling, issued on Friday, marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and the powers of local jurisdictions. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber stated that the lawsuit did not establish that the city’s policies posed a threat to national security or violated federal law. The Trump administration had argued that these sanctuary policies obstructed immigration … Read more

Trump Administration Initiates Legal Battle Against NYC’s Sanctuary Laws, Citing Constitutional Violations

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New York City officials are facing a legal challenge from the Trump administration, which has filed a lawsuit claiming the city’s sanctuary policies breach federal immigration laws. The complaint, submitted on Thursday, names Mayor Eric Adams and several city representatives as defendants, arguing that the city’s regulations hinder the enforcement of immigration laws. The lawsuit specifically targets several provisions of the New York City Administrative Code, including §§ 9-131, 9-205, 14-154, and 10-178, as well as a New York Police Department operations order. The administration is seeking a permanent injunction to stop the enforcement of … Read more