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US federal and local immigration enforcement disputes

Overview

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into legal and verbal conflicts with local jurisdictions regarding the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

In Ohio, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court, challenging a rule that prohibits federal immigration agents from making arrests at or near the courthouse. The department argues that the local rule is an illegal attempt to obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and stated it will not allow local entities to “thwart the will of Congress.”

In Washington, the DOJ criticized officials in King and Kitsap counties following the release of a Mexican citizen with a criminal history. Federal prosecutors alleged that local sanctuary policies allowed the individual to commit a crime after being released instead of being transferred to immigration authorities. Local prosecutors defended their actions, citing state and county laws that prevent the use of local resources for federal immigration enforcement.

Entities

U.S. Department of Justice · King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office · Chad Enright · Franklin County Municipal Court · Stanley E. Woodward, Jr.

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    DOJ criticizes King and Kitsap counties over immigration enforcement

    The DOJ criticized King and Kitsap county officials for releasing a Mexican citizen instead of transferring him to immigration authorities, citing the impact of local sanctuary policies.

  2. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    US Department of Justice sues Ohio court over immigration arrest ban

    The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the Franklin County Municipal Court in Ohio for implementing a rule that blocks federal agents from arresting immigrants at or near the courthouse.

Sources

bellevuereporter.com · bhaskarlive.in · covingtonreporter.com · europesays.com · offthepress.com · praisehouston.com · rentonreporter.com · socialnews.xyz