Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced that the Department of Justice will strictly enforce immigration laws in the United States. In a speech to the National Sheriff’s Association, Sessions said that the Department of Justice will “take the lawful and necessary actions to end the lawlessness.”
Sessions said that the Department of Justice will prioritize the removal of criminal aliens, those who have committed serious crimes or pose a threat to public safety. He also said that the Department of Justice will ensure that employers comply with immigration laws, and will take action against those who hire illegal immigrants.
Sessions also said that the Department of Justice will work to end the “catch and release” policy, which allows illegal immigrants to be released from custody while their cases are pending. He said that the Department of Justice will work with local law enforcement to ensure that illegal immigrants are detained and deported in a timely manner.
The Attorney General’s comments come as the Trump Administration continues to push for tougher immigration enforcement. President Trump recently signed an executive order that calls for the construction of a wall along the US-Mexico border, and the hiring of thousands of additional border patrol agents.
The Trump Administration has also sought to limit the number of refugees entering the United States, and has sought to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which granted temporary protection to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children.
Sessions’ comments suggest that the Department of Justice will continue to take a hardline approach to immigration enforcement. While some may view this as a necessary step to ensure the safety of the United States, others may argue that such enforcement could lead to the separation of families and the deportation of individuals who are contributing to the economy.…