A “Day One” Lesson from Virginia

By Jeremy Beck

Within hours of taking office, Virginia’s new Governor, Abigail Spanberger, rescinded her predecessor’s order directing state enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

Community Safety or Immigration Enforcement? A False Choice.

By Jeremy Beck

An ICE officer shot and killed a U.S. citizen last week during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Protesters continue to clash with ICE nationwide, especially in sanctuary cities where local officials like Mayor Frey of Minneapolis have called on federal agents to leave. This doesn’t have to be a choice between community safety and law … Continued

When Not to Heed Warnings – ACLU on Florida’s Anti-Sanctuary Legislation

By Admins

Most who travel abroad are well aware of State Department travel warnings, which inform citizens about dangers related to crime and terrorism in other countries. But have you ever seen an advisory designed to warn criminals not to travel to rule-of-law states in our own country? That’s essentially what the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) … Continued

House approves amendments to Homeland Security bill that increase interior enforcement and help secure the border

By Chris Chmielenski

Last night, the House passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2013, and with it, eight amendments with the intent to increase interior enforcement and secure the border were approved and added to the final bill. Under House Leadership of the last few Congresses, it’s been tough to get recorded votes from the … Continued