Trump ally Stephen Miller’s far-right legal group is threatening California officials with possible prison time if they continue with “sanctuary” policies, reported CalMatters on Friday.
The letter , sent out by America First Legal two days before Christmas, is directed specifically at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
“Federal law is clear: aliens unlawfully present in the United States are subject to removal from the country, and it is a crime to conceal, harbor, or shield them,” stated the letter. “It is also a crime to prevent federal officials from enforcing immigration law. These laws were duly enacted by the people’s elected representatives. Under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, they are the law of the land and supersede any State or local laws to the contrary. In our democratic republic, all State and local officials must comply with them.”…