Trump's tactics to detain immigrants are laying bare the limitations of sanctuary cities like New York, where nearly 2,000 people have been arrested by ICE. https://t.co/jKC2QiSPZI ...

The federal government has as a core duty the right and responsibility to enforce immigration law and police the borders. That's what the government is. That's what the federal government is really.So if you contest that, it is like a threat to disunion fundamentally. I mean I think there's a lot at stake and we reached this point because a series of paradoxically weak federal governments allowed sanctuary cities to continue literally for decades. Each one its own form of insurrection against the central go ...

Immigration Policy Debate & Political Implications - The immigration debate is a politically charged issue, particularly sensitive for Democrats and a key focus for Republicans [8][9][10] - Democrats are perceived as lacking a unified and effective strategy on immigration, struggling to counter Republican narratives [11][12] - Immigration is considered President Trump's strongest issue, often preferred by Republicans over discussions on the economy or taxes [10] - Some Democrats attempt to shift focus from immigration to alleged abuses of power by the Trump administration [11] - Sanctuary city policies are a sticking point for Democrats, facing challenges in justifying actions that may contravene federal law [20] Reactions to Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles - Recent immigration arrests in Los Angeles have sparked community reactions, including protests [29][30] - Initial protests involved property damage and vandalism, but later demonstrations were largely peaceful [23][24] - Immigration arrests are described as indiscriminate, targeting individuals in public places without specific criminal histories [25][26] - The community is reacting to aggressive and militarized tactics used during immigration operations, including unmarked vehicles and hidden faces [30] - Undocumented immigrants are deeply embedded in Los Angeles communities, and their sudden removal causes significant disruption and concern [29] Political Ambitions & Policy Debates - Policy debates on Capitol Hill are closely linked to political ambitions, influencing potential governor and congressional races [7] - Republicans, like Elise Stefanik, use immigration concerns to challenge Democratic governors, such as Kathy Hochul of New York [4] - The debate includes accusations of prioritizing undocumented immigrants over law-abiding citizens and concerns about crimes committed by individuals released due to sanctuary policies [4][5]