During a House committee hearing, Republican legislators demanded a Department of Justice investigation into Democratic mayors of so-called sanctuary cities, accusing them of violating federal immigration law. The term 'sanctuary city' carries significant implications, including possible federal funding withdrawal and, in some cases, criminal charges. Mayors targeted included Brandon Johnson of Chicago, Michelle Wu of Boston, and Eric Adams of New York. The primary contention revolves around local law enforcement's duty to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While mayors assert adherence to laws, disagreements persist over honoring ICE detainers, which Republicans advocate for.
Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) defined sanctuary cities as those that 'violate federal immigration law by protecting criminal aliens' and refuse to cooperate with federal enforcement.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) accused the mayors of 'harming the American people.' Johnson responded, 'We comply with all laws, local, state and federal.'
Democratic mayors and Republican lawmakers primarily disagree on the circumstances that should compel local law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Republican legislators have called for a DOJ investigation into mayors of sanctuary cities, threatening them with funding cuts and potential criminal charges, claiming they protect criminal aliens.
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