Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the DOJ to halt funding to sanctuary jurisdictions and non-governmental organizations that aid illegal immigrants.
In a three-page memo titled Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives, Bondi signaled a zero-tolerance policy toward cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in removing violent criminal illegal aliens.
“Consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, court orders, and terms, the Department of Justice shall pause the distribution of all funds until a review has been completed, terminate any agreements that are in violation of law or are the source of waste, fraud, or abuse, and initiate clawback or recoupment procedures, where appropriate,” Bondi wrote.
The new attorney general stated that the pause would last for 60 days and clarified that it aligns with President Donald Trump’s priority to secure the border and enforce federal immigration law.
“Unlawful border crossings and illegal migration into the United States have reached record levels, resulting in a substantial and unacceptable threat to our national security and public safety,” Bondi said. […]
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