articularly to discontinue processing the removal of persons who have been convicted of or charged with crimes-is unlawful and will seriously harm law enforcement efforts and public safety in Arizona.3 DHS itself has previously acknowledged that "a decrease or pause on returns or removals of removable or inadmissible aliens" "result[s] in direct and concrete injuries to [AZAGO], including increasing the rate of crime .... " Agreement § II. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Arizona, one of my duties is to ensure the protection of our State's residents. The memorandum's directive to pause deportations could lead to overcrowding at ICE facilities, forcing the release of dangerous offenders into our State. Additionally, it has come to our attention that people charged with or convicted of felonies have been released without coordination with the appropriate court or probation department. I am sure you can see how this is a serious and valid concern. DHS agreed to consult with AZAGO before reducing immigration enforcement,
But at the same time finish up your Audit mother fuckers, the idiot in the White House cheated! Help us fix it! (on another note, I know the AG isnt' necessarily involved in the war between the AZ GOP and the Maricopa BOS. But I'm still annoyed)
I'm still skeptical...
Is it just theater?
I'm unsure on Brnovich myself. He's written some pretty scathing letters, been very vocal in some ways, and very quiet on other fronts.
articularly to discontinue processing the removal of persons who have been convicted of or charged with crimes-is unlawful and will seriously harm law enforcement efforts and public safety in Arizona.3 DHS itself has previously acknowledged that "a decrease or pause on returns or removals of removable or inadmissible aliens" "result[s] in direct and concrete injuries to [AZAGO], including increasing the rate of crime .... " Agreement § II. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Arizona, one of my duties is to ensure the protection of our State's residents. The memorandum's directive to pause deportations could lead to overcrowding at ICE facilities, forcing the release of dangerous offenders into our State. Additionally, it has come to our attention that people charged with or convicted of felonies have been released without coordination with the appropriate court or probation department. I am sure you can see how this is a serious and valid concern. DHS agreed to consult with AZAGO before reducing immigration enforcement,
Good! Put as much pressure on them as possible.
But at the same time finish up your Audit mother fuckers, the idiot in the White House cheated! Help us fix it! (on another note, I know the AG isnt' necessarily involved in the war between the AZ GOP and the Maricopa BOS. But I'm still annoyed)