Justice Department Targets Local Officials in Aggressive Push to Enforce Trump’s Immigration Policies
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s recent mandate, authorizing federal prosecutors to potentially target state and local officials who resist Trump administration immigration policies, has sparked a fierce debate over federal overreach and the balance of power between the government and states. Issued Wednesday, the memo commands enhanced enforcement efforts against “sanctuary cities,” possibly reshaping the landscape of immigration law enforcement in the United States. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove penned the three-page directive, which …