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immigration28 days ago•7 min saved

Feds Urge California to Honor ICE Detainers Amid 33,000 Criminal Aliens in Custody

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to California AG Rob Bonta urging California to honor ICE detainers for about 33,000 criminal aliens in custody, citing hundreds of crimes (homicides, assaults, drug offenses, and sexual offenses) and noting 4,561 releases since January. The letter argues sanctuary policies jeopardize public safety, and it includes legal reasoning supporting administrative warrants for removal and detention, along with several case examples.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#california #detainers #ice

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Factors Reducing ICE Arrests in Portland, Oregon

In Portland, Oregon, protests and legal strategies by activists are contributing to a decrease in ICE arrests, as local resistance, legal aid, and the absence of detention facilities hinder federal immigration enforcement efforts, despite ongoing federal actions and criticism.

via NPR|

#ice-arrests #immigration-enforcement #portland

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Maine Faces Legal Threats Over Reproductive and Transgender Health Bills

A group of Republican attorneys general are warning Maine about a bill that would establish the state as a sanctuary for procedures like sex-change surgeries for minors, calling it "totalitarian" and threatening legal action. The bill, LD 227, would prohibit interference with such procedures, protect medical workers from lawsuits, and potentially conceal medical records from legal action. The attorneys general argue that the bill violates the U.S. Constitution and federalist structure, and could lead to legal battles between states. Proponents argue it's about access to healthcare and protecting providers from restrictions enacted by other states.

via Fox News|

#constitutional-violations #maine #politics