LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Division of Justice eliminated Nevada from a listing of sanctuary states after the state agreed to “fully collaborate on immigration enforcement,” in line with a launch.
In August, the Division of Justice listed Nevada as a sanctuary state, stating it had “policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.”
That listing was posted after President Donald Trump signed Govt Order 14287 a number of months earlier in April, which directed the Division of Justice (DOJ) to publish a listing of jurisdictions (states, counties, and cities) that it recognized as “sanctuary jurisdictions.”
On Friday, Sept. 26, the Division of Justice introduced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nevada to “fully collaborate on immigration enforcement.”
An MOU is a proper doc between two or extra events that outlines phrases and intentions in an settlement towards a standard aim.
“Under the leadership of Governor [Joe] Lombardo, the State of Nevada is committed to addressing our nation’s immigration crisis, and in continuing to take steps to ensure Nevada does not offer sanctuary to illegal aliens,” the MOU learn partially.
The DOJ mentioned that the listing that originally included Nevada has now been up to date to take away the state following work between the division and the state. That is the primary removing from the listing because the listing was printed.
The MOU lists a number of steps Nevada has taken to collaborate on enforcement, together with using Federal Emergency Administration Company funding to “enhance the ability” of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Workplace and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division to assist federal operations in Nevada. It additionally listed Gov. Lombardo’s authorization of the Nevada Nationwide Guard to help with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
“Despite the Attorney General’s attempts to implement sanctuary policies, Nevada is not a sanctuary state, has never been a sanctuary state, and will never be a sanctuary state under my leadership,” Lombardo mentioned in a press release. “The State’s agreement with the Department of Justice today reaffirms our commitment to following federal immigration law in Nevada.”
The complete MOU between the DOJ and Nevada will be learn right here.
“The Department of Justice is committed to eradicating sanctuary policies across America,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said. “We applaud Governor Lombardo and Nevada for taking necessary steps to fully comply with the Trump Administration’s immigration policy. This should serve as a reminder to other jurisdictions: come to the table and work with us instead of going to court.”
A listing of sanctuary states, counties, and cities printed in August will be discovered right here.
The DOJ mentioned the listing might be reviewed commonly and adjusted to incorporate further jurisdictions or take away jurisdictions which have “remediated their policies, practices, and laws.”
