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[quote=Anonymous]And from this Washingtonian article regarding DC’s level of operation, this actually might be happening (https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/02/14/how-a-dc-immigrant-resource-center-is-tackling-the-second-trump-administration/):

Some cities appear to be avoiding conflict with Trump by walking back their sanctuary city commitments.

What can DC do to protect immigrants?

The only thing a sanctuary city does is that they will not assist law enforcement unless ordered by a court. Their local police are not going to coordinate with ICE because immigration is the realm of the federal government and they are going to worry only about public safety as it relates to their laws. That’s all it says. But it is clear right now that with Trump, there’s a new bully on the playground and everybody is really negotiating with the bully individually. “How much of my candy do I need to go to him so he’s not going to hit me?” Municipalities take different approaches. Some are just quieter, trying to lower the target on your back, but are continuing to do the same things. DC is very different because we’re a federal district, and so the administration has more authority here. They can deputize the police force. The Trump administration can create those conditions and say, I’m deputizing all of your police force [for immigration enforcement]. Now, has he said he’s going to do that? No, there hasn’t been a direct threat. But remember, the threats are not just coming from the administration, it’s the entire government, because now there is a bill to basically take away Home Rule.[/quote]

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