Justice Department lay law down on sanctuary cities

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is following up on those who are breaking the laws of the land. Protecting criminals, gangs and illegal aliens has long been a effort with so-called sanctuary cities and counties as they are the people used on the street during elections. Taxpayers have long paid the price for this obstruction. Many politicians think they have the right not to follow the rules but except us to without question. It is good to see someone finally hold them accountable.

Jurisdictions that were found to have possible violations of 8 U.S.C 1373 will have until Oct. 27, 2017 to provide additional evidence that the interpretation and application of their laws, policies, or practices comply with the statute.

The following jurisdictions havepreliminarily been found to have laws, policies, or practices thatmay violate 8 U.S.C. 1373:

• Cook County, Illinois;
• Chicago, Illinois;
• New Orleans, Louisiana;
• New York, New York; and
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“Jurisdictions that adopt so-called ‘sanctuary policies’ also adopt the view that the protection of criminal aliens is more important than the protection of law-abiding citizens and of the rule of law,” said Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “I commend the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Connecticut on their commitment to complying with Section 1373, and I urge all jurisdictions found to be out of compliance in this preliminary review to reconsider their policies that undermine the safety of their residents. We urge jurisdictions to not only comply with Section 1373 but to establish sensible and effective partnerships to properly process criminal aliens.”