These Ga. cities, counties are defying immigration law, feds say
ATLANTA, Ga. - The cities of Atlanta and Athens, along with Fulton, DeKalb, Douglas and Athens-Clarke counties, have been named as obstructors of federal immigration law by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
“Sanctuary jurisdictions undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and law enforcement,” according to the department’s website. “Sanctuary jurisdictions, including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities.”
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The department, headed by Secretary Kristi Noem, said its list of American cities and counties nationwide “was created to identify sanctuary jurisdictions, which are determined by factors like compliance with federal law enforcement, information restrictions, and legal protections for illegal aliens.”
“Each jurisdiction listed will receive formal notification of its non-compliance with federal statutes,” the department said. “DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with Federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens.”
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