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Justice Department to investigate state or local officials who refuse to enforce immigration orders

The Justice Department is investigating state or local officials who refuse to enforce immigration orders under the Trump administration, according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press.
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove stated that federal prosecutors must charge the most serious crimes possible, reversing previous policies under the Biden administration.
The memo directs prosecutors to report any decisions to decline prosecutions for immigration violations to Justice Department headquarters.
The Justice Department plans to collaborate with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces to support Trump's immigration initiatives, although details were not provided.

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