The Department of Homeland Security warned New York, California, and Illinois that ignoring demands from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement could trigger lawsuits and federal funding cuts.
The Department of Homeland Security reportedly warned three Democratic states that ignoring demands from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement could trigger lawsuits and federal funding cuts.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons sent letters on Sept. 10 to the attorneys general of New York, California and Illinois, demanding they confirm whether their states will honor detainers placed on thousands of illegal immigrants or release them from custody, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The federal agency said New York and Illinois refused to comply, while California did not respond.
Lyons responded in fiery letters Thursday, accusing the sanctuary states of “obstructing immigration enforcement” and threatened to have the Justice Department take legal action and block federal aid, according to the message’s obtained by CBS News.
