Immigration Policy and Law Enforcement Cooperation
Former federal prosecutor Katie Cherkasky joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss Democratic attorneys general suing to block President Donald Trump's executive action. Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) doubles down on a policy limiting cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Key Points
- LVMPD officers will not enforce immigration violations but will share criminal intelligence with ICE.
- Policy states officers will not detain, arrest, or place immigration holds on undocumented immigrants.
- LVMPD will notify ICE of foreign-born individuals arrested for violent felonies or other serious crimes.
- Sheriff McMahill states officers will not assist with 'roundups' of illegal immigrants.
Pros
- LVMPD policy emphasizes community-oriented policing and respect for all individuals regardless of immigration status.
- Sharing criminal intelligence with ICE regarding transnational organized crime and international terrorism.
Cons
- Refusal to assist with federal immigration 'roundups' may lead to challenges in enforcing immigration laws.
- ICE argues that not honoring detainers can put agents and communities at risk.