Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is challenging the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s policy that prohibits deputies from directly engaging in federal immigration enforcement. Murrill claims this policy conflicts with a new state law requiring cooperation with federal immigration agencies. A federal court will decide if the state can join a lawsuit to overturn the policy, with a hearing set for April 30.
This push against “sanctuary” policies aligns with President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Republican lawmakers have enacted laws to encourage partnerships with federal agencies. The Sheriff’s Office, under a federal consent decree, faces scrutiny for its policy on immigration detainers. The policy, in place for over a decade, only allows holding detainees for 48 hours.
The case originated from a civil rights lawsuit involving two immigrants held past their sentences at the jail. The Sheriff’s Office settled in 2013, adopting the current policy. Despite opposition from Cacho and Ocampo, Murrill argues for the state’s intervention. The outcome will determine the future of immigration enforcement in Orleans Parish.
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