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The speaker announces a plan to end all sanctuary cities in North Carolina and across the country. Upon taking office, the speaker plans to surge federal law enforcement to cities failing to turn over criminal aliens. The speaker states they will hunt down and capture every gang member, drug dealer, rapist, murderer, and migrant criminal being illegally harbored. The speaker claims that the top 25 worst cities are Democrat-run.

The speaker asks if cities should be allowed to ignore federal law regarding reporting illegal immigrants and provide sanctuary. Speaker 1 claims cities ignore federal law due to lack of federal funding for enforcement. They cite a city that imposed similar sanctions, resulting in economic decline with stores closing, leading to a policy change. The speaker asserts the federal government has been derelict in not funding the requirements needed to enforce existing law. The speaker asks Biden if he would allow cities to ignore federal law. Biden answers, "No."

Speaker contends that current policy endangers public safety and that enforcement priorities are misaligned. The remarks center on immigration enforcement and its perceived consequences for communities. The speaker asserts: 'What ICE is doing is not making us safe.' They add: 'The Trump administration is treating immigrants generally, undocumented immigrants specifically as criminals.' They conclude with: 'But I remind people, being an undocumented immigrant is not a crime.' The statements underscore a distinction between immigration status and criminality, and frame immigration policy as a safety issue rather than a question of criminality. Overall, the message challenges conflating undocumented status with criminal intent and calls for a reevaluation of enforcement approaches.

We do not enforce immigration laws based on individuals' immigration status, a practice we've maintained for 50 years. Moving forward, I aim to reassure the community, which is understandably anxious due to recent rhetoric. Our primary mission is to protect everyone in our communities. Engaging in immigration enforcement or roundups would undermine that mission.

And I want all of you just to know exactly where we are as far as our neighbors go. Minneapolis will continue to be a safe haven for undocumented immigrants, for our trans community. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, Minneapolis is a place where you should be proud to call home.

A judge in San Francisco issued a nationwide injunction regarding the defunding of sanctuary cities. The speaker believes it's unbelievable that judges in San Francisco or San Diego would rule this way, stating that the U.S. shouldn't have sanctuary cities. According to the speaker, sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals, protecting them, and should be closed down to ensure a safe country. The speaker says "we have to get rid of sanctuary cities."

Speaker 0 questions Speaker 1 about Executive Order 1, which Speaker 0 claims continues sanctuary state policies. Speaker 0 defines the policy as preventing state officers from disclosing information to federal immigration authorities for civil immigration enforcement. Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 about Saqir A Khan, who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl, and Sebastian Zapita Khalil, who allegedly burned a woman alive on the subway after ICE's detainer order was rejected. Speaker 0 also brings up Raymond Rojas Basilio, who allegedly molested an 11-year-old, and Wilson Castillo Diaz, who allegedly committed a crime in Nassau County. Speaker 0 asserts these individuals were shielded due to sanctuary state policies. Speaker 1 states that New York cooperates with ICE in criminal prosecutions. Speaker 0 accuses Speaker 1 of prioritizing illegals over victims and failing to advocate for law-abiding New Yorkers. Speaker 1 disputes Speaker 0's representation of the facts.

The speaker states that because they are in a sanctuary city, they do not report illegal immigrants. They claim to have released a double homicide suspect because of this policy. The speaker says someone came to pick up $320,000 from their grandparents and is working their way through it. The speaker is asked to take seriously that someone is repeating an offense while being illegal. The person is reportedly in Chinatown, New York.

The speaker states they are consistent in their policies regarding immigration, both before and after Trump's election. They believe the federal government must handle immigration and that open borders would cost cities $7.5 billion. As a lifelong law enforcement official, the speaker maintains that public safety is a prerequisite to prosperity and that the federal government is constitutionally responsible for immigration. They argue against shifting responsibility to cities, regardless of who is president. When asked if they are okay with the Trump administration's handling of immigration, the speaker reiterates that the entire federal government must focus on immigration. They emphasize the positive contributions of immigrants to the city and that mayors should not have to manage the issue. The speaker avoids a direct yes or no answer, maintaining consistency in their stance.

The speaker states they will fight for all Angelenos, regardless of immigration status, because Los Angeles is a city of immigrants. The speaker claims this impacts hundreds of thousands of Angelenos.

The mayor addressed the city council's push for an investigation into whether the NYPD shared sealed records with ICE, potentially violating local law. The mayor stated the city does not collaborate with agencies on civil enforcement, as the law prohibits it, but does collaborate on criminal enforcement. The mayor expressed disappointment that the city council is focusing on investigating collaboration instead of advocating for going after those who commit serious crimes against New Yorkers, migrants, and asylum seekers. The mayor reiterated the city's focus should be on protecting innocent New Yorkers and that they do not collaborate on civil enforcement. The mayor stated ICE is not a criminal organization, but a federal law enforcement organization, and the city will use them to protect innocent people.

San Francisco is committed to being a sanctuary city, ensuring the safety of its immigrant community. The sheriff's office will not participate in immigration raids or federal law enforcement actions targeting immigrants. A sanctuary city promotes safety by encouraging individuals to report and testify about crimes without fear. Immigrants have played a vital role in building the nation, and San Francisco proudly supports and celebrates its immigrant community. We stand with immigrants, families, and workers, affirming our commitment to community values.

The NEA has been fighting attacks on immigrant rights, including the removal of safe zones, which previously limited ICE access to schools and churches. Now, ICE agents are reportedly abducting students and faculty, even grade school children, causing fear and disrupting education. There are also threats to defund schools through Title VI enforcement, starting with higher education. To combat this, schools should develop safe zone policies. Under Plyler versus Doe, all students have a constitutional right to attend public school, and schools should not collect immigration status information. Schools should designate a person to verify the authority of ICE agents before allowing them on the property, distinguishing between judicial and administrative warrants. Universities and colleges should also designate public and private areas on campus. Red cards, available in multiple languages, can be used to assert the right to remain silent and demand a judicial warrant when confronted by immigration enforcement.

Oakland is restating that immigrants are welcome in the town. Although Oakland has been a “city of refuge” for forty years with sanctuary laws enacted in 1986, Mayor Barbara Lee and city council members are strengthening and updating those sanctuary laws to better protect the immigrant community. At a news conference at Fruitvale Village, Mayor Barbara Lee, members of the city council, and community activists including Faith in Action East Bay announced their support for new legislation that the city council will vote on tomorrow. The new ordinance would keep residents’ data private by restricting the collection of immigration status on applications. It would ban city workers and Oakland police from asking about a person’s legal status and from sharing that information with ICE agents. The ordinance would also prohibit officers from enforcing federal immigration rules. ICE agents would be blocked from entering non-public areas of city buildings without a warrant. The city says fear of ICE raids and enforcement has already contributed to a 57% increase in absenteeism in English learner schools in areas such as East Oakland and Fruitvale, where the news conference was held. The city also says there has been a 20 to 30% drop in local businesses, as some immigrants are afraid to go out and about. Mayor Barbara Lee and other speakers emphasized that immigrants should feel safe contacting the city for help. They said people should be able to call 9-1-1, for example, without having to provide their immigration status. The transcript also states that the measures have “passed” and were passed unanimously, and that the ordinance is now restricting the collection of immigration status information on city applications. The city administrator has been tasked with reviewing and “scrubbing” forms across departments so questions about immigration or citizenship status are removed unless required by law. The transcript says the changes will apply broadly across departments, including within the police department. City employees and Oakland Police Department officers are barred from asking questions about legal status (immigration status) and from sharing that information with ICE. The transcript additionally includes a question-and-answer exchange describing concerns that, under these rules, someone who “just came across the border” could “apply to be a police officer” and “be handed a gun” to face an American citizen, which the speaker characterizes as “wild,” “insane,” and “arming illegals against Americans.” An overview of the adopted measures includes: restriction on collection of immigration status on all city applications; banning city workers and police from asking questions about legal status or sharing that information with ICE; prohibiting officers from enforcing federal immigration rules; and blocking ICE agents from non-public areas of city buildings without a warrant.

Mary Andy Ginther addresses residents to discuss the increase in federal immigration law enforcement activity in the city. She states that while the city cannot prevent federal agents from being present, it does not discriminate against any residents based on immigration status. She says, “Do not obstruct federal law enforcement activity,” but if you see something you don’t think is right or interacting with law enforcement officials, it’s okay to record that conversation on your phone. She also emphasizes that residents should continue to feel safe to call Columbus police and 911. Ginther reassures residents that “Our police will not be used to carry out these operations.” She outlines rights and practical guidance for interacting with authorities. She instructs residents to create a safety plan with their family and loved ones, to carry identification or documentation of their status, and to stay calm and truthful when interacting with law enforcement. She reminds people, “Remember, you have the right to remain silent,” and advises memorizing the phone number of someone they can call if they need help. She reiterates that Columbus is already safe without federal intervention and urges residents to take care of one another. Ginther closes by noting that community leaders see and support you, expressing gratitude with “Thank you.”

Governor Hochul stated on national TV that criminal aliens should be deported after NYPD officers were assaulted and after a woman was burned alive on a subway by an illegal alien. However, when Mayor Adams wants to arrest criminal aliens and use Rikers Island, Hochul allegedly tries to undermine those efforts. According to the speaker, Hochul implemented the "Green Light Law," preventing ICE and CBP officers from accessing DMV data, hindering their ability to identify individuals during traffic stops. The speaker claims that even with a warrant, New York notifies the suspect of the investigation. The speaker is calling her out for sanctuary policies.

The speaker stated they want ICE to target Democratic inner cities, specifically sanctuary cities, because that's where the people are. They cited New York, Chicago, and LA as examples. The speaker believes Chicago has a bad governor, Pritzker, who is possibly the worst in the country. They claim Chicago, New York and LA have been overrun by criminals, many of whom are not from those cities or California. The speaker alleges Biden allowed 21 million people into the country, vast numbers of whom were murderers, killers, gang members, and people from jails emptied into the U.S. They believe most of these people are in blue, Democrat-run cities and that Democrats think they will use them to vote, but that this will not happen.

The speaker states that because they are in a sanctuary city, they do not report illegal immigrants. They claim to have released a double homicide suspect due to this policy. The speaker says someone came to pick up $320,000 from their grandparents and is working their way through it. The speaker is asked to call ICE but refuses, citing the sanctuary city status. They are asked to take seriously that someone is repeating an offense while being illegal. The person is reportedly in Chinatown, New York.

"We have 500,000 children who had sponsors in this country that we can't find." "We can't find them." "We don't know if they're doing child labor." "We don't know if they're doing sex crimes." "We don't know if they're being exploited." "500,000 children." "There's a level of hypocrisy that everyone that states they wanna protect everyone but innocent individuals who are victims of crimes and children." "I wanna and protect children and innocent people that are victims of crime." "And those who don't understand that, it's not up to me to try to convince them." "I know what my job is, my goal is, and I was clear of that while running and when I became mayor." "Safety means everything to me." "500,000 children, we don't know where they are right now in this country."

The speaker questions Governor Hochul about Executive Order One, which they claim continues sanctuary state policies. The speaker defines these policies as preventing state officers from disclosing information to federal immigration authorities and restricting law enforcement's ability to assist in federal civil immigration enforcement. The speaker asks Hochul if she knows Saqir A Khan, who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl, and Sebastian Zapita Khalil, who allegedly burned a woman alive on the subway. The speaker asserts these individuals were shielded due to sanctuary state policies, preventing ICE from detaining them. The speaker also mentions Raymond Rojas Basilio, who allegedly molested an 11-year-old. The speaker accuses Hochul of prioritizing "illegals" over New Yorkers and failing to advocate for victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. Hochul states that New York cooperates with ICE in criminal prosecutions, but the speaker insists that sanctuary state policies led to the release of these individuals. The speaker concludes that Hochul's policies have failed and created a sanctuary state for criminals. Hochul disputes the speaker's representation of the facts.

The speaker identifies the city as one of labor, businesses, faith, believers, and dreamers, then reminds the audience why they are gathered. The speaker states that last Thursday, ICE entered the city and provoked it by chasing people through Home Depots and car washes. They claim there was an effort to federalize the National Guard, and that the National Guard was complimented in the White House for keeping peace in the city Saturday night.

Speaker 1, the mayor of New York City, dismisses concerns that the city's sanctuary policy is attracting more people to cross the border. He believes that New York City has always been a sanctuary city and has managed those who come seeking the American dream. However, he acknowledges the growing issue of migrants coming through the southern border and entering the city. He warns that this will have a significant impact on every community and service in the city, as they are facing a $12 billion deficit. The mayor calls on the community to take action and stop the destruction of New York City, as the problem will affect everyone. The blame game between different boroughs is not a solution.

San Francisco remains a sanctuary city, committed to protecting its immigrant community. The sheriff's office will not participate in immigration raids or federal law enforcement actions against immigrants. A sanctuary city fosters safety, encouraging individuals to report and testify about crimes without fear. Immigrants have played a vital role in building and enriching the nation, and San Francisco proudly supports and celebrates its immigrant population. We stand together for immigrants, families, and workers. This is what community looks like.

A Democratic primary winner, Zorraine Mamdani, vowed to kick the "fascist ice" out of New York City. In response, Speaker 1 stated that federal law trumps Mamdani's plans. Because New York City is a sanctuary city, ICE will double and triple down their efforts there. Speaker 1 claims that sanctuary cities release public safety and national security threats back to the street. Since they can't arrest individuals in county jails, they will send teams to find them, along with others who have been arrested. Worksite enforcement will increase tenfold. Speaker 1 stated that if they can't arrest individuals in jail or find them in neighborhoods, they will find them at worksites.

Do many of you speak English? We want to talk to as many workers as possible. There’s a lot of concern about immigration issues, but you should know that you don’t need to worry about law enforcement, the sheriff's office, or the police regarding immigration matters. We do not handle immigration enforcement.