AG Barr launches an aggressive legal assault against sanctuaries

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The Justice Department launched a legal assault against the lawless sanctuary jurisdictions across the country on Monday.

CRIMINAL CHARGES COMING?

The DOJ filed new civil lawsuits asking judges to overturn several policies, Fox News reported. The agency also warned state and city officials they could soon face criminal charges of harboring illegal immigrants if they don’t rescind their policies.

One lawsuit targets California which basically banned ICE detention facilities in the future. Another suit goes after King County, Washington where ICE is banned from flying detainees in or out of Boeing Field in Seattle — it disrupts deportation operations. Another lawsuit against New Jersey asks a court to overturn a state policy limiting cooperation with Homeland Security.

“When we are talking about sanctuary cities, we are talking about policies that are designed to allow criminal aliens to escape,” Attorney General William P. Barr said in announcing the moves in a speech to the National Sheriff’s Association. “Their express purpose is to shelter aliens whom local law enforcement has already arrested for other crimes. This is neither lawful nor sensible.”

Mr. Barr also warned sanctuaries that he’s ordered his department to review the law to see what else can be done.

“This includes assessing whether jurisdictions are complying with our criminal laws, in particular the criminal statute that prohibits the harboring or shielding of aliens in the United States,” he said.


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Bob
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Bob
4 years ago

At this point, its all election year posturing.
Been waiting three years for the swamp to be drained.
It can’t be drained when swamp creatures are constantly in charge over at the DOJ/AG.

Martha
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Martha
4 years ago

Start with negating their illegal driver’s licenses that 17 state’s have been giving out. Which in New York could automatically give them voting rights.

Suzy000
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Suzy000
4 years ago

I’m starting to notice that the WH is gearing up (finally) to oppose the Dems on every corner. Sanctuary lawsuits, Deep State removals, Investigations ON THE DEMS, are just a few items that have been brought out since the President’s (2nd) acquittal. Now it’s full steam ahead and they won’t know what hit them. If they are in disarray now, before the full impact of the Donald hits them in coming months, I can’t wait to see their status when they have to answer to the nation for all their dastardly deeds.

wholy1
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wholy1
4 years ago

Bush Crime Family consigliere Billy-boy Barr pulling a Session’s “re-direction/distraction” from what should be taking precedence: Hildabeast/Biden grifting/pay-for-play, CRIMINAL State interference/spying on Trump & Co, FBI FISA abuse, just mention a few of the gov-agent’s on-going corrupt and seditious activities.

Vincent Morrie
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Vincent Morrie
4 years ago

Big deal, lawsuits. Officials have defied US law in severe ways. All Barr offers is empty threats. This is PR for his upcoming no indictments on the coup.