“It’s just going to create a wedge between immigrants and law enforcement. Law enforcement officials from across the country have expressed similar concerns. Last month, New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill told his officers to disregard administrative warrants from federal immigration officials. However, the IACP has, and will continue to strongly oppose any initiative that would mandate that state and local law enforcement agencies play a role in the enforcement of federal immigration law. Sessions was among the most vociferous critics of the Obama administration’s relationship with law enforcement.

Source: Washington Post March 27, 2017 20:06 UTC