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State and Local Sanctuary Policy Reform

April 6 – April 7, 2026

Where Things Stand

Federal leaders are trying to stop cities from having sanctuary laws that prevent local police from telling federal agents when they arrest someone who is in the country illegally. This matters because the government wants to deport people who commit crimes before they are released. Right now, the White House is threatening to take away police funding from cities that do not help with these deportations.

Key Statements

UU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

American deaths at the hands of criminal illegal aliens, especially those shielded by sanctuary policies, are 100% preventable.

This post states the agency's main argument that local sanctuary laws lead to avoidable deaths.

DDepartment of Homeland Security

Katie Abraham's death was completely preventable, but Illinois sanctuary policies failed Katie.

This post uses a specific victim's story to argue for the removal of sanctuary policies.

Political Response

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