The Twin Cities are among the so-called Sanctuary Cities which have been put on notice by the Trump Administration, which says a formal notice will be sent out in the coming days stating they are non-compliant with federal law.
Late Friday morning, a spokesperson for the City of Minneapolis provided the following statement to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS in reaction to the order: “Minneapolis is a city that fosters inclusivity, safety, and belonging.
Two U.S. District Courts have already blocked the Trump administration from freezing funding to Minneapolis on this unlawful basis.
The lawsuit is led by the city of San Francisco after the administration threatened to withhold funding from sanctuary jurisdictions.
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The Trump Administration has placed the Twin Cities and other so-called Sanctuary Cities on notice, stating that a formal notice that they are in violation of federal law will be sent out in the next few days.
In an executive order issued Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security released the list and requires the cities to update their policies to conform to federal regulations.
READ MORE: The Trump administration uses public listing to put more pressure on “sanctuary jurisdictions.”.
A City of Minneapolis spokesperson responded to the order by giving 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the following statement late Friday morning.
“Minneapolis promotes belonging, safety, and inclusivity. It’s worth standing up for that. The law is on our side. Two U’s. A. District courts have already prevented the Trump administration from using this illegal justification to freeze funding to Minneapolis. Any list that reflects our values and dedication to the residents of Minneapolis will have our proud inclusion. We’ll always support and defend our neighbors. “.”.
Following the Department of Justice’s memo stating that state and local governments could face investigations if they fail to comply with updated federal immigration policies, the Minneapolis Police Department declared in January that it was sticking to the city’s immigration policy. MPD officers are not permitted to inquire about an individual’s immigration status unless there are specific circumstances, like human trafficking, according to Police Chief Brian O’Hara, as reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
The city of St. In April 2004, Paul enacted a separation ordinance. “We have never had a role in enforcing federal immigration laws, nor have we ever requested documents as a requirement to receive city services, and we never will,” stated Mayor Melvin Carter. “”.
Then, in February, both cities filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its immigration enforcement policies. Following a threat by the administration to stop funding sanctuary jurisdictions, the city of San Francisco is spearheading the lawsuit. Parts of the president’s executive orders were declared unconstitutional by a federal judge in April, who prohibited the administration from restricting or requiring the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions.
RELATED: A US judge prevents Trump from refusing federal funding to cities designated as “sanctuaries.”.
It was reported by the Associated Press.
