Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, has sent a direct message to sanctuary jurisdiction leaders, warning them of the legal risks associated with their immigration policies. The letter, sent by Miller’s legal organization America First Legal (AFL), was addressed to 249 sanctuary officials.
Miller emphasized in the letter that federal law mandates the removal of illegal immigrants and criminalizes efforts to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. He warned that sanctuary jurisdictions are in direct violation of these laws and that officials could face serious legal consequences if they continue to enforce such policies.
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The letter highlighted the risks of criminal liability under federal conspiracy laws for officials involved in sanctuary policies. It also warned of financial consequences, with the possibility of lawsuits under the RICO Act for crimes committed by sanctuary-protected individuals.
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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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Miller’s legal team stressed that sanctuary jurisdictions may face both criminal and civil consequences, and urged officials to comply with federal law. The letter closed with a quote from former President Theodore Roosevelt, reminding officials that no one is above the law.
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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California officials, including Attorney General Rob Bonta, rejected the warning, arguing that the state’s sanctuary laws, such as Senate Bill 54, continue to provide legal protection to sanctuary jurisdictions despite federal enforcement actions.
