Posted on 06/19/2024 5:33:15 PM PDT by T Ruth
INDIANA — Attorney General Todd Rokita cautioned local officials in several Indiana cities and counties that he will pursue legal action against them after July 1 if they refuse to follow laws aimed at apprehending illegal immigrants.
Attorney General Rokita’s office sent a blunt message to officials in East Chicago, Gary, West Lafayette and Monroe County: Confirm you have rescinded local policies that enable illegal immigration — or face swift legal consequences starting July 1.
“The flood of illegal immigrants entering the United States is a problem that harms all of us,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The ones paying the price for this lawlessness are Hoosier taxpayers, who must bear increased costs for health care, education and other services used by illegal immigrants.”
The Indiana General Assembly passed a law this year authorizing the attorney general to file lawsuits against any Indiana colleges, universities or units of local government not enforcing current Indiana laws banning sanctuary cities.
A “sanctuary city” is a term for a local unit of government that has adopted a policy to deliberately and intentionally disregard federal law and not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Town hall attendees and some state representatives have decried these “immigrant welcome centers” popping up around the state, expressing worries that crime and illegal, cheap labor will displace current residents in places like Johnson and Jackson counties.
“We welcome want-to-be-patriots to the United States who will add value to our country and want to live their lives under the values this country was founded upon,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The first way they can show that is by following our laws. Those who do not follow our laws by entering our country legally should not be allowed to stay.”
Attorney General Rokita has sent letters to officials in the cities of East Chicago, Gary, West Lafayette and Monroe County — warning them of impending action if they do not repeal current policies violating Indiana law.
Since when is Chicago in Indiana. Very confused.
Actually, that’s East Chicago.
South, North, East, West.... Whats the difference?
Republican Attorney General candidates need their own Contract with America to counter Soros. How many of them are up this year?
Some federal judge in Hawaii is going to tell him that he’s not allowed to enforce these laws.
As part of their sentence, seize their assets and sell them off for funds for victims of illegal aliens.
Not much.
Ten years too late but whatever.
It would also seem logical to limit and enforce any "refuge/humanitarian" programs and to key immigration totals to our national unemployment rate.
If we are going to "remake" America, let's do it sensibly
Geez... East Chicago is in Indiana. So, yes it makes a difference.
This crap has been going on for years, but his re-election is coming up. So, time to play the voters.
“Since when is Chicago in Indiana. Very confused.”
It’s only 9 PM.
East Chicago is in Indiana the same way West Memphis is in Arkansas.
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Actually, Rokita's notice relates to a new law that will come into effect on July 1, 2024:
"The Indiana General Assembly passed a law this year authorizing the attorney general to file lawsuits against any Indiana colleges, universities or units of local government not enforcing current Indiana laws banning sanctuary cities."
Be ready for more of this.
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East Chicago is... Try to keep up.
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