Stephen Miller, a top adviser to President Donald Trump, has issued a stark warning to sanctuary jurisdictions, asserting that their policies could lead to severe criminal and financial repercussions. The warning was delivered through a letter sent to 249 sanctuary leaders, urging them to reconsider their positions.
Miller’s letter highlighted the risks of sanctuary policies, noting that federal law requires the removal of illegal immigrants and that it is illegal to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The letter stressed that sanctuary jurisdictions may be violating these laws and could face legal consequences as a result.
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According to the letter, sanctuary jurisdiction policies could expose local officials to criminal liability under federal conspiracy laws. The letter explained that even if officials don’t directly harbor illegal immigrants, their involvement in sanctuary policies could make them liable for federal offenses.
Immigration hardliner Stephen Miller will be White House deputy chief of staff under President Trump has sent out 249 letters to Sanctuary City officials telling them NOT to block immigration enforcement or they will need to lawyer up.
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Miller’s team also warned that sanctuary policies could result in personal financial liability for officials. Victims of crimes committed by individuals protected by sanctuary policies could sue under the federal RICO Act, with the potential for triple damages.
Stephen Miller sent letters to 249 elected officials in sanctuary states and cities, warning them of the trouble ahead if they don’t start complying with the law and rounding up illegal immigrants.
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Trump Policy Man Stephen Miller’s Law Firm Warns Sanctuary Cities
The law firm founded by Donald Trump’s incoming deputy chief of staff for policy is warning sanctuary cities and states against violating immigration laws. https://t.co/sG9QRcjXju via @BreitbartNews— bronxboy1 (@bronxboy1) December 31, 2024
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The letter concluded with a reminder from Theodore Roosevelt, urging officials to obey the law and reconsider their policies. Despite the serious legal implications, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta dismissed the letter, arguing that state law protects sanctuary jurisdictions and that federal enforcement will continue as required.
