Congressman Michael Baumgartner writes letter to Washington AG over the state’s sanctuary policies | Read the full letter

Jordan and McClintock question Washington's sanctuary policies

WASHINGTON – House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Congressman Tom McClintock have launched an inquiry into Washington State's sanctuary policies. They penned a letter to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown,

Congressman Michael Baumgartner writes letter to Washington AG over the state’s sanctuary policies | Read the full letter

According to Baumgartner, “Washington state not only refuses to cooperate but also targets local law enforcement for complying with federal law.”

Baumgartner and House Judiciary Committee investigating Washington AG, state's sanctuary policies

Rep. Michael Baumgartner and other members of a House oversight committee sent a letter to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown claiming the state's "sanctuary law" is preventing local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials.

House Judiciary Committee launches new inquiry into Washington State's sanctuary policies

House Judiciary Committee sends letter to Washington AG Nick Brown seeking information on the state's sanctuary policies that they allege

House Judiciary Committee to investigate Washington state’s sanctuary status

The House Judiciary Committee is seeking answers on Washington state’s “sanctuary” status for illegal immigrants and how the state interacts with federal immigration officials. Congress and the Trump administration have placed increased scrutiny on states and cities that have vowed to be “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants and not cooperate with federal deportation efforts. Washington state... The post House Judiciary Committee to investigate W…

On Wednesday, March 26, about a dozen sheriffs from different regions of the United States gathered in Annapolis to express their rejection of a bill that would limit local cooperation with federal authorities in immigration matters. This protest shows the growing concern of local officials about the impact of the proposed regulation. If approved, this bill would prevent the implementation of the 287(g) program of the Immigration and Customs Con…