In light of the staggering toll—over 100,000 fentanyl deaths pouring across the southern border—and the early efforts of the Trump administration to deport criminal aliens, you’d think local governments would help protect their communities. Instead, some continue to shield illegal immigrants, including violent offenders.Take Aurora, Colorado, where the Tren de Aragua gang, originating from Venezuela, has committed multiple crimes. A viral video from August 2024 showed armed gang members attempting a home invasion in an Aurora apartment complex, leading to increased federal attention.
On Feb. 5, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the DOJ to halt funding to sanctuary cities that refuse to enforce immigration laws. In a memo, she directed the department to review and revoke grants to jurisdictions that block federal enforcement.
Federal law, 8 U.S. Code § 1373, is clear:
“A government entity may not prohibit or restrict officials from sharing information about an individual’s immigration status with federal authorities.”
Yet many cities ignore this law. Bondi warned that DOJ grants will now require compliance with § 1373.
By the way, another statute of interest:
8 U.S. Code § 1324 makes it a crime to knowingly harbor, shield, or transport illegal aliens:
“Any person who knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields an alien shall be fined or imprisoned for up to five years.”
The crisis is real.
The law is there.
The law is clear.
The law is clear.
Law enforcement must serve and protect.
And work with other law enforcement.
And work with other law enforcement.
Will cities protect their citizens—or their sanctuary policies?
Now ask yourself this question – Why has our government done nothing to stop the drugs or the 10+ million immigrants to enter the US illegally?
(Source: Epoch Times)