The newly appointed Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo outlining a series of directives that significantly strengthen immigration enforcement. The memo instructs various Justice Department agencies to prioritize the identification and prosecution of undocumented immigrants, investigate state and local officials resisting federal immigration laws, and explore legal action against jurisdictions with sanctuary policies.
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo on Tuesday night, outlining a new set of directives that place a high priority on immigration enforcement. These directives, sent to Justice Department staff, instruct officials across various agencies to focus on identifying and prosecuting illegal immigrants. The memo also mandates investigations into state and local officials who resist federal immigration law enforcement, with potential prosecution.
Additionally, it directs the Civil Division to explore legal action against states or cities that have enacted laws prohibiting cooperation with immigration enforcement officers. The memo reflects some of President Trump's campaign promises and aligns with the typical policy shifts that occur when a new administration takes office. Notably, the memo instructs the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces nationwide to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security in executing President Trump's immigration-related initiatives. This represents a significant departure from past practices, as these task forces traditionally focus on terrorist threats. The memo further directs the FBI, DEA, ATF, the U.S. Marshals, and the Bureau of Prisons to review their files for identifying information and biometric data related to non-citizens residing illegally in the United States. The Department of Justice, according to the memo, will take all necessary steps to protect the public and secure the American border by removing illegal aliens from the country and prosecuting them for crimes committed within U.S. jurisdiction. It also emphasizes the pursuit of all possible immigration violations and coordinates with federal courts to handle the anticipated surge in prosecutions. Some officials in sanctuary cities like Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis have stated their intention to defend immigrants residing in their cities without authorization. Meanwhile, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, leading the inaugural prayer service on Tuesday, urged President Donald Trump to 'have mercy' on his constituents, including LGBTQ people and immigrants
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