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Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order addressing immigration enforcement and sanctuary jurisdictions.
This regulation establishes federal guidelines for addressing states and local jurisdictions that are perceived to obstruct federal immigration law enforcement. The order requires the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" that impede immigration law enforcement, and then take specific actions against those jurisdictions. These actions include identifying federal funds to suspend or terminate, pursuing legal remedies to ensure compliance, and developing mechanisms to verify eligibility for federal public benefits. The order also directs the Attorney General to identify and stop state or local laws that potentially favor aliens over American citizens, such as in-state tuition policies or criminal sentencing. The document emphasizes federal supremacy in immigration matters, citing constitutional authorities and expressing concern about national security risks from unchecked immigration. The order provides a framework for federal agencies to enforce immigration laws more strictly and to challenge jurisdictions that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.