JAKARTA - President Donald Trump's administration has directed federal prosecutors to criminally investigate state and local officials seeking to reject immigration enforcement efforts.
Federal law prohibits state and local actors from refusing, obstructing, or failing to comply with legitimate immigration-related orders and requests, reads a memo written by Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general, appointed by Trump to the staff of the United States Department of Justice.
The memo, dated Tuesday, January 21, signifies the Justice Department's aggressive attitude towards Trump's hardline immigration policies and increases the possibility of criminal charges for those who may interfere.
It is explained that state and local officials who refuse or obstruct immigration enforcement can be charged under federal law prohibiting fraud against the US or harboring immigrants in the United States illegally.
If prosecutors choose not to file criminal charges after the investigation, they will be asked to notify the Justice Department leadership, according to the memo.
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The memo has also reimposed policies since Trump's first administration, which directed prosecutors to demand immigration crimes that could trigger the death penalty or mandatory minimum sentence.
Bove told Justice Department employees the directive was a way to enforce Trump's executive order regarding illegal immigration on the first day of office.
Trump, who campaigned with the promise of mass deportation, designated illegal immigration as a national emergency and assigned the US military to assist wider security.
Bove also mentioned threats posed by international gangs and drug cartels.
"It is the responsibility of the Justice Department to defend the Constitution and, therefore, legally implement the policies that will be implemented by the American people elected by President Trump," the memo reads.
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