Signed as Law: New Jersey Bans State and Local Participation in Immigration Detention
TRENTON, N.J. (Aug 23, 2021) – Last Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law to prohibit state or local entities from detaining individuals for federal civil immigration violations. A coalition of 13 Democrats introduced Assembly Bill 5207...
Signed as Law: Illinois Limits State and Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Aug. 10, 2021) – Earlier this month Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Sen. Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) sponsored Senate Bill 667 (SB667). The new law expands the Illinois...
So, What the Heck is a “Sanctuary” Anyway?
A growing number of states and cities are claiming that they’re now a “sanctuary” on one issue or another. But since these are politicians making the claims, are they telling the truth? Learn what qualifies as a sanctuary and you’ll easily spot the liars. Path to...