Videos tagged with Keep Washington Working Act

This video discusses the Department of Justice's ultimatum to Washington State regarding its 'Keep Washington Working Act,' which restricts local law enforcement cooperation with ICE. The speaker argues this is a potential playbook for the DOJ to target 2nd Amendment sanctuary states by leveraging federal funding and legal challenges. The situation highlights a conflict between state and federal authority, with potential implications for gun owners nationwide.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an ultimatum to Washington State, demanding the repeal of its 'Keep Washington Working Act' within seven days or face lawsuits, criminal charges against officials, and the loss of federal funding. This act prevents local law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The DOJ argues this violates federal statute 8 USC 1373, which prohibits states from blocking information sharing with federal immigration officers. This legal battle is seen as a potential test case that the DOJ could leverage against Second Amendment sanctuary laws in other states.

The DOJ has issued an ultimatum to Washington State, demanding the repeal of the 'Keep Washington Working Act' within seven days or face lawsuits, charges, and loss of federal funding. This act prevents local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE. The DOJ argues this violates federal statute 8 USC 1373, which prohibits states from blocking information sharing with federal immigration officers. The case is seen as a potential test for challenging Second Amendment sanctuary laws in other states.

This video discusses the Department of Justice's ultimatum to Washington State regarding its 'Keep Washington Working Act,' a sanctuary law that restricts local law enforcement cooperation with ICE. The DOJ threatens lawsuits, charges, and loss of federal funding if the law is not repealed within seven days. The speaker argues this case could set a precedent for challenging Second Amendment sanctuary laws in other states, as the DOJ aims to establish federal authority over state-level immigration enforcement policies.

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by the State of Washington against the Adams County Sheriff's Office. The state alleges the sheriff's department violated the 'Keep Washington Working Act' by assisting with federal deportation efforts. The sheriff's office argues federal law preempts the state act and that they have an obligation to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, particularly after aligning with America First Legal.