Sanctuary Policies Under Fire | Portland Maine News

Congress is reigniting the fiery debate over sanctuary policies as families of victims—like a grieving mother whose son and daughter-in-law were killed by an undocumented driver—testify that these laws put communities at risk. Republicans push for stronger local cooperation with ICE, framing it as essential safety, while Democrats and the ACLU counter that aggressive enforcement undermines public safety and diverts resources from critical policing needs. A major House bill, the “Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act,” threatens to withhold federal funding from non-compliant jurisdictions, and could soon hit the floor for a vote before Congress adjourns in January—setting the stage for a pivotal showdown on immigration enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/families-recount-deaths-tied-to-undocumented-immigrants-congress-reopens-sanctuary-fight-house-lawakers More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/762336e1c89ec825 Report issues to [email protected].