Immigration Enforcement and Sanctuary Laws

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Department of Justice's lawsuit against Chicago's sanctuary laws is a visible effort to force local police to help with immigration enforcement. However, more serious pressure is coming from states.

Key Points

  • DOJ lawsuit against Chicago's sanctuary laws
  • States putting pressure on local police for immigration enforcement

Pros

  • May help enforce immigration laws
  • Can increase public safety

Cons

  • May strain relationships between local police and immigrant communities
  • Could lead to racial profiling