US EditionLocal prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges
The coalition includes prosecutors from several states and aims to hold federal immigration agents accountable for unconstitutional tactics affecting local justice systems.
- Local prosecutors launched the Fight Against Federal Overreach project to address concerns over immigration enforcement and seek accountability for federal actions.
- Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney, criticized federal tactics, stating, "The federal government are the rogue sheriffs."
- Krasner highlighted the fear this environment creates, causing victims to hesitate in reporting crimes and witnesses to avoid court due to federal agents' presence.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended the actions of immigration officers as constitutional and necessary, despite local officials' concerns.
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Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges
A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics and the lack of federal accountability has launched a project to strategize and seek accountability for what they consider federal overreach and unconstitutional behavior.
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