President Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening local police forces and increasing enforcement actions against what his administration describes as 'criminal aliens.' The orders emphasize collaboration between federal and local law enforcement while promoting improved training and accountability. However, the potential federal overreach in controlling local policing practices has raised concerns among law enforcement experts, such as Peter Moskos, who acknowledges the benefits of some measures but warns against excessive federal influence. The orders appear to target jurisdictions resisting federal immigration enforcement as part of a broader campaign against 'sanctuary' policies.
One section, titled 'Holding State and Local Officials Accountable,' calls on the attorney general to pursue 'legal remedies' against state and local officials for 'discrimination or civil-rights violations' connected to DEI initiatives.
Peter Moskos, a former police officer, states, 'These are indeed things the federal government can do to make communities safer,' yet expresses concern over the federal government's reach into local policing.
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