Elected state leaders are vowing to fight back the Trump regime’s strong-armed threats to withhold as much as $4 billion in federal dollars over local measures that protect undocumented immigrant families, even though studies show that so-called “sanctuary” policies actually make cities safer. NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman:
“Despite what Attorney General Sessions implied this afternoon, state and local governments and law enforcement have broad authority under the Constitution to not participate in federal immigration enforcement.
“As my office’s legal guidance makes clear, President Trump lacks the constitutional authority to broadly cut off funding to states and cities just because they have lawfully acted to protect immigrant families.
“Public safety depends on trust between law enforcement and those they bravely serve; yet, again and again, President Trump’s draconian policies only serve to undercut that trust.
“My office will continue to ensure local governments have the tools they need to legally protect their immigrant communities – and we won’t stop fighting to beat back President Trump’s un-American immigration policies.”
“The Trump Administration is pushing an unrealistic and mean spirited executive order,” tweeted NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. “If they want a fight, we’ll see them in court.”
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