Controversy Over Sanctuary Jurisdictions Sparks Local Reactions
TL;DR
Buncombe County in North Carolina has been designated as a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for not fully cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, following an executive order by President Trump. The county's sheriff has stated that his office will not assist ICE beyond what is required by law, and the DHS may suspend federal funding and pursue legal actions to enforce compliance.
Topics:nationgovernment#buncombe-county#dhs#federal-grants#government#immigration-enforcement#sanctuary-jurisdiction
- Department of Homeland Security lists Buncombe County as 'sanctuary jurisdiction' WLOS
- A Federal List of Immigrant ‘Sanctuaries’ Nets Trump Allies and Foes Alike The New York Times
- Huntington Beach being listed as sanctuary city was ‘serious mistake,’ mayor says KTLA
- Some Colorado counties say they were shocked to be labeled 'sanctuary jurisdictions’ 9News
- West MI counties refute sanctuary jurisdictions list WOODTV.com
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