Feds subsidizing obstruction of federal law enforcement
By Nathan Desautels on July 19, 2024
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) grant allocations have long been a subject of scrutiny, especially concerning their impact on sanctuary jurisdictions — those localities that deliberately obstruct federal immigration enforcement. This report delves into the latest data from 2023, expanding the search for funding to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
Background
The Center for Immigration Studies has identified about 300 states and localities with sanctuary policies that obstruct immigration enforcement and shield criminals from U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE). These policies include refusing ICE detainers, imposing unreasonable conditions on detainer acceptance, denying ICE access to interview incarcerated aliens, or prohibiting local officials from communicating with federal immigration officers.
Some of these policies violate federal law (8 USC 1373 and 1644), which prohibits state or local governments from restricting communication with federal immigration authorities about a person’s immigration status.
This analysis examines three DOJ grant programs: the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). SCAAP reimburses state and local prisons for a portion of the cost of incarcerating illegal aliens. The OJP provides federal justice and law enforcement funding to state and local jurisdictions. The COPS program funds community policing efforts.
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https://cis.org/Desautels/Justice-Department-Still-Funding-Sanctuaries
