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09-24-2008, 08:51 AM #1
JW to TX AG: You have the authority to stop Sanctuary
Judicial Watch to Texas Attorney General: Texas State Legislature Has Authority to Stop Illegal Alien Sanctuary Policies
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Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott with the following message: The Texas State Legislature has the authority to prohibit local government agencies from implementing sanctuary policies that benefit illegal aliens.
Judicial Watch sent the letter, dated September 18, 2008, in conjunction with two organizations, Texans for Immigration Reform and Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas, both of which were invited by Attorney General Abbott to submit their views on the matter. Members of the Texas State Legislature have sought the opinion of Attorney General Abbott as they consider legislation that would invalidate illegal alien sanctuary policies and support the use of local law enforcement agencies in enforcing federal immigration laws. (Much of the letter is applicable to other states considering reigning in local sanctuary policies.)
The following is a key excerpt from Judicial Watch's letter:
Question
Does the [Texas State] Legislature have the authority to prohibit local governmental entities from serving as "sanctuaries" for undocumented persons?
Answer
Yes, the [Texas State] Legislature may prohibit local governmental entities from serving as "sanctuaries" for undocumented persons to the extent that a local government adopts any restriction or limitation on communication between local police or officials and federal immigration authorities regarding a person's immigration status. Any such enactment by the Legislature would be entirely consistent with federal law and would help remove any doubt as to the authority of local governments to adopt such policies.
To join Judicial Watch's nationwide campaign to abolish illegal alien sanctuary policies, visit www.sanctuarybusters.org
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