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Updated 9/8/24: Map and list of sanctuary cities, counties, and state that are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The ongoing battle of sanctuary cities continues in North Carolina. A sanctuary city is a city, county, or state that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents in order to protect immigrants from deportation. The governor vetoed House Bill 370 in August.
There are several arguments for and against the implementation of sanctuary city policies in North Carolina. On one hand, proponents argue that sanctuary cities promote inclusivity and protect vulnerable communities by limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Tillis has also introduced the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation that holds sanctuary jurisdictions accountable for failing to comply with lawful detainer and release notification requests made by federal authorities and jeopardizing public safety.
Proponents of sanctuary cities cite motives such as reducing migrants' fears of deportation, separating of migrant families, reporting crimes, using health and social services, and enrolling their children into public school.
Currently, there are 11 states in the nation that have through executive action or passage of a law declared themselves “sanctuary states.” Although not a state, the District of Columbia is also considered a sanctuary jurisdiction. All are part the approximately 600 sanctuary jurisdictions in the U.S., most of which were established after 2000.
The state of North Carolina has a sanctuary problem. There have been attempts to address these problems at the federal and state level, including in 2019, when the North Carolina state legislature passed legislation allowing for the removal of sheriffs who refuse to follow federal immigration law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) led the introduction of two bills to stop sanctuary cities and keep our communities safe from the failed policies of liberal politicians that have allowed violent criminal illegal immigrants to continue committing crimes.
What are sanctuary cities? They are cities and counties (and in some instances, states) that have policies in place that limit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
By supporting “sanctuary city”-style policies, Cooper is jeopardizing the safety of citizens and communities across the state. Cooper embraced policies of the radical left when he vetoed legislation that required sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.