America First Legal sent letters to dozens of officials across the country, warning of possible incarceration or a civil RICO case if they follow their local policies meant to protect immigrants.

Summary

Stephen Miller’s legal group, America First Legal Foundation, sent letters warning officials in sanctuary jurisdictions of potential “serious consequences,” including civil racketeering charges and prison time, for defying federal immigration laws.

The letters target 249 officials in areas restricting cooperation with ICE, such as San Diego County.

While courts have previously rejected similar anti-sanctuary efforts, the move signals aggressive immigration enforcement plans under Trump’s incoming administration.

Critics argue the threats highlight a broader strategy to intimidate and enforce mass deportation policies.

  • prole
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    4 days ago

    Yeah we’re all disappointed with the Democratic party… But I think you’re in for a rude awakening because there is a very big difference between being indifferent towards trans people, and actively wanting to eradicate them.

    • WoodScientist@lemmy.world
      11·
      4 days ago

      Is there really a difference? If Democrats are willing to vote for anti-trans bills, then on that issue, they’re no different than Republicans. At that point, they’re just saying, “well, we support extermination, but we have pronouns in our bios, so it’s OK!”

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      I think even Chomsky said a “dime’s worth of difference”…is still a difference. And he said that long before donvict’s fascist cult started its rise to power.