_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons vowed that ICE will "ramp up" raids in sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

This comes as the Trump administration intensifies its legal fight against sanctuary policies, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) suing cities and states for violating the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, which prioritizes federal law over conflicting state laws.

Sanctuary jurisdictions often refuse to detain individuals solely based on immigration status, protecting them from federal authorities seeking their deportation.

_THE FACTS_

  • Lyons said ICE has only 5,500 deportation officers nationwide and supports a GOP plan to add 10,000 more.

  • ICE has signed 562 agreements with local law enforcement to deputize officers for immigration enforcement — a 316 percent increase over the Biden era.

  • President Trump signed an executive order last week targeting sanctuary cities by withholding federal funds for those obstructing immigration law enforcement.

  • DOJ alleges that Colorado’s policies enabled the Tren de Aragua gang to seize control of a Denver-area apartment complex, per a new lawsuit.

  • The Trump administration is also suing Denver over sanctuary city laws that prevent probation officers from contacting ICE, with a $50,000 fine for attempting to notify immigration authorities.

  • A spokesman for Governor Jared Polis (D-CO) asserted that Colorado is not a sanctuary state and that they are fully cooperating with authorities.

  • In response to this, Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) told Upward News, “By definition, Colorado is a sanctuary state. Tren de Aragua and fentanyl traffickers have found a safe haven here because of Colorado Democrats.”

  • DOJ has also filed lawsuits against sanctuary policies in Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.

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David Hooten1 year ago

Yes, and I believe appeals courts will overturn the ridiculous cases that are being waged against the administration over immigration policy. Congress should define more completely the role of district judges. They are a creation of Congress and their injunctions should be limited to their district only and only for those parties before the court.

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Jim Harmon1 year ago

How can ramping up pressure not work? Cities who provide sanctuary are guilty of however many murders come from those in sanctuary. Those administrations are so arrogant to spit in the face of federal government dictates. Colorado's governor apparently believes that, just because he says they aren't a sanctuary city that we should believe it, despite what is clearly the opposite. What a liar!

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Kate Devaney1 year ago

What Biden Puppet Masters did to this country is deplorable. They also took advantage of desperate foreigners by enticing them to come here by the millions along with terrorists and violent criminals. Their purpose for doing this was surely not to help the poor and desperate masses. The people who came in hopes of finding a better life were used as cover for the Puppet Master's mission to to fatally wound our great nation. Sanctuary states and cities are part of that mission. They manipulated and ignored the law. Now the law is being used to fight back. Good!

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Doug Ebbecke1 year ago

Funding plays a big part what states and cities do. Stopping all federal funds should get their attention and cooperation.

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Janice Humphrey1 year ago

Yes, money is a root of all evil.

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Jim Powers 1 year ago

Long overdue. Should be tougher.

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Frank Paynter1 year ago

Until a sanctuary city official (preferably the mayor) is arrested and charged with obstruction, this Kabuki dance will continue. Once (or if) that happens, the rest will fall in line pretty quickly

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Fred Scott1 year ago

I support the ICE ramp-up being successful; it might also detain and lock up officials (including Mayors and Governors)who interfere with ICE operations under federal laws.

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Ron Sheinson1 year ago

I have seen and heard Homan speak several times. This badass gentleman is precisely what this country needs. Obey the law or suffer the consequences. Our society is in tremendous danger. ICE actions are unfortunately very needed.

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Janice Humphrey1 year ago

Perfect description of Homan, 'Bad-Ass Gentleman'.

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B Zimring1 year ago

Obstreperous public officials ought to be arrested and indicted under federal law. It would only take a couple to get the rest to capitulate. I nominate my mayor Karen Bass or Governor Gavin to be the first.

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Tracie Lutzenhiser1 year ago

I fully 100% support an ICE rampup. I also feel that the leaders in these "Sancturary Cities" should be held accountable for any and all crimes commited by the people that are here illegaly. They should not be thwarting Federal Law.

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Shawn Terry Bonner1 year ago

I definitely think that President Trump should increase the numbers necessary for ice to deal with these illegal aliens. I cannot understand why the Democrats can’t see the damages and cost to the United States by having these illegals continue to stay stay in this country country.

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Ken Clark1 year ago

Hi, Shawn. Thanks for your comment.

Maybe it would help if you quit trying to make sense of it. Let me explain.

First, the immediately prior presidential administration was NOT Joe Biden's. It was Barry Osama's third. Now remember back to his primary campaign emphasis when he first ran in 2008. "WE ARE GOING TO FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THIS COUNTRY!" Or words to that effect.

For sake of discussion, if you think of the prior administration in that overall context, and still remain confused, I would ask "What part of 'fundamentally change' do you not understand?" I believe Foe Biden was perfectly sincere as he insisted he was highly successful in his administration. Given my premise that he considered it his job to DESTROY our constitutional republic - "fundamentally change" - it, I am much more than inclined to agree with him in that assertion.

This perspective has kept me from beating myself up in misunderstanding, as you may yourself feel. But it makes sunny dispositions rare

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Janice Humphrey1 year ago

Agree, there is no 'sense' to evil intentions.

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Sumner McKnight 1 year ago

Of course it will work.

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Ken Solomon1 year ago

Yes, ICE has to show it’s serious and that they intend to follow through on their mandate to stop illegal immigration.

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Bill Roberts1 year ago

There needs to be more arrests of local authorities who protect these illegal aliens from ICE.

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Michael Bozzone 1 year ago

ICE should ram up their efforts. The smart ones would deport themselves while the dummies would get removed forcefully.

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Stephen Winsor1 year ago

Doing nothing will not work, so, ramping up ICE raids and detentions HAS to be effective.

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Loraine Bonkoski1 year ago

Yes, our Federal Government has a mandate to protect our nation! We have laws and rules to guide, if we will pull them back out of the trash that evil men have hidden them in!

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Larry Hemmert1 year ago

Every city in America needs to be vigilant and investigate all companies to nsure they are not employing illegals or gang members. Immediate sanctions, charges and seizures for violators.

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Tom Muller1 year ago

Yes, lower court judges are trying to legislate from the bench. Most of their rulings will be overturned by higher courts including the US Supreme Court.

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Karlene Edgemon 1 year ago

Not if the federal judges and sanctuary cities' elected leaders have a say in it. They seem to sabotage everything being done by this administration.

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SGT USMC1 year ago

Give them no place to hide. instead of Americans being scared for their lives, use fear against these terrorists. God gust and guns is what this country strong and we will not back down.

God Bless America.

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Ed Spooner1 year ago

Keep the pressure on until the Supreme Court rules.

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Chris Wilke1 year ago

Is there any other option??? NOPE

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david kerkhoff1 year ago

yes, definitely. also should give the public a reason to support a legal immigration procedure vs. intentionally letting people in that we don't know who they are.

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Bob Hrebec1 year ago

Yes! More pressure will help. Do anything, ANYTHING necessary to get the job done. Force if need be. It's time to quit pussy footing around with these insane leftist progressive democrats. They are using our freedoms to destroy us. And one thing about ANTIFA antics, we need to get mid evil on their ass!!