LatinoJustice Stands Against Fear-Driven Policies Targeting Cities Labeled as "Sanctuary Cities"
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April 29, 2025
LatinoJustice Stands Against Fear-Driven Policies Targeting Cities Labeled as "Sanctuary Cities"
NEW YORK, NY - President Trump has signed two executive orders directing the administration to target cities that they label as supposed sanctuary cities and authorize law enforcement to take on immigration duties.
The following statement can be attributed to Rex Chen, Supervising Counsel for Immigrant Rights, LatinoJustice PRLDEF:
“We are dismayed by President Trump's new executive order targeting cities that they label as supposed sanctuary cities. It is a dangerous overreach that undermines public safety. Local governments know how to build trust with the communities they serve in order to increase public safety. Local police should focus on protecting communities, not enforcing federal immigration laws. Expanding police involvement in deportations will escalate racial profiling, especially against Latino communities, and erode trust in law enforcement. LatinoJustice stands against these fear-driven tactics and will continue to work to defend our communities' rights.”
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LatinoJustice PRLDEF works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education. For over 50 years, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has acted as an advocate against injustices throughout the country. To learn more about LatinoJustice, visit www.LatinoJustice.org