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.

  • Dkarma@lemmy.world
    165·
    5 days ago

    Last time all we got was checks notes. The aca and an end to preexisting conditions…

    • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
      101·
      5 days ago

      And forcing people to buy private healthcare insurance, propping up an industry that has no right to exist.

    • kipo@lemm.eeEnglish
      83·
      5 days ago

      Yeah, they wouldn’t even do the most basic of popular issues like enshrining the right to an abortion into law or passing an equal rights amendment.