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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

The GOP's NIMBY rebellion against ICE facilities

Republican elected officials in Mississippi, New Hampshire, Tennessee and beyond have fought proposed facilities in their states. New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) recently celebrated DHS striking its plans for an ICE facility that triggered public outcry in suburban Merrimack. She thanked DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for 'hearing the concerns' of residents.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Democratic-led cities move to block ICE, setting up clash with Trump

Major U.S. city officials are adopting policies to limit ICE operations and local prosecutors vow to pursue charges against federal agents who violate local laws.
fromAxios
3 months ago

Sanctuary cities 2.0: Mayors fight back against Trump's ICE raids

The big picture: Homeland Security officials started broadcasting a plan to target sanctuary jurisdictions from the start of President Trump's second term. This has put local leaders - because of the law, past litigation and public sentiment - directly at odds with Trump's mass deportation campaign. Driving the news: Homeland Security officials are getting a cold shoulder from local leaders as they decamp to New Orleans for "Operation Catahoula Crunch."
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