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Why New Sanctuary City Laws Won't Be Enough

^{Published on 2024-12-09 11:40:37 - Slate}
 

• Many immigration advocates are celebrating the Los Angeles City Council's unanimous passage of a "sanctuary city" ordinance on Wednesday.

The article from Slate discusses a new Los Angeles ordinance aimed at reinforcing the city's sanctuary city status in anticipation of potential changes in federal immigration policy under a second Trump administration. The ordinance, passed by the Los Angeles City Council, seeks to limit the city's cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by prohibiting the use of city resources for immigration enforcement, barring city employees from inquiring about or collecting information on individuals' immigration status, and preventing the transfer of individuals to ICE custody unless required by law. This move comes in response to fears that Trump, if re-elected, might intensify deportation efforts. The ordinance also includes measures to protect immigrants by ensuring that city jails do not honor ICE detainers unless they meet specific legal criteria, and it aims to foster a safe environment for immigrants by reducing the fear of deportation. The legislation reflects Los Angeles' commitment to its sanctuary city policies, which have been a point of contention in national immigration debates.

Read the Full Slate Article at:
[ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/12/los-angeles-ordinance-sanctuary-city-laws-trump-deportation.html ]

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