Summary
Many U.S. city leaders are resisting President Trump's immigration enforcement actions, especially in sanctuary cities. They are finding legal ways to limit the presence of federal immigration authorities and conduct their operations. This has created tension between local officials and the federal government.
Key Facts
- President Trump is focusing on immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities, targeting places that limit cooperation with federal agents.
- Some cities are restricting federal agents from using city properties for immigration raids.
- New Orleans officials blocked ICE from using local jails due to a legal agreement.
- Cities like Minneapolis have banned using city-owned spaces for immigration operations.
- City leaders are worried about racial profiling in federal immigration actions.
- Chicago and Newark have taken steps similar to other cities to protect their communities from immigration enforcement.
- President Trump’s administration aims to increase deportations, reaching up to a million each year.
- The Department of Homeland Security has agreements with local law enforcement to assist with immigration enforcement.
