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States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown

Republican state lawmakers are threatening local officials with lawsuits, fines, and potential jail time for resisting immigration enforcement.
More than 20 states are proposing legislation that targets sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Local officials could face felony charges or fines for failing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Opponents warn that these laws could lead to unjust detentions of immigrants and create fear within communities already anxious about immigration enforcement.

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States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown

Republican lawmakers in some states are threatening local officials with lawsuits, fines and jail time if they resist President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. Lawmakers in more than 20

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ecnetnews.com

States threaten fines and jail for officials who oppose immigration crackdown

ATLANTA — Republican state lawmakers in Georgia are intensifying efforts to support President Donald Trump’s immigration policies by threatening local officials who resist with lawsuits, fines, and potential jail time. This year alone, lawmakers in over 20 states have introduced legislation aimed at dismantling sanctuary policies that restrict local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This trend highlights a growing movement to rei…

8 hours ago

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Outlook Newspapers

Letter to the Editor: Local Officials Must Protect Immigrants

In one of Donald Trump’s first acts in office, he stripped away protections for schools, hospitals, and places of worship from immigration enforcement. These were once safe spaces where people could learn, receive health care, and pray without fear. Now…

22 hours ago

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