Sanctuary or Subversion? U.S. Organizations Under Fire for Advising Undocumented Immigrants on Evading ICE”

 

Numerous public figures and organizations in the United States have come under scrutiny in recent months for providing undocumented immigrants with advice on how to evade detection and arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee released a video featuring immigration attorney Barbara Graham, which offered detailed instructions to illegal migrants on remaining silent, not showing identification documents, and requesting a pro-bono attorney during workplace investigations.  

This initiative sparked backlash from lawmakers and the public, with critics arguing that it undermines U.S. immigration laws.  

 Likewise, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a webinar that provided information on ICE tactics used to arrest illegal immigrants in New York, aiming to help them avoid deportation.  The webinar was criticized by Border Czar Tom Homan, who questioned the legality of such actions and suggested that it may hinder federal immigration enforcement. 

 These incidents have sparked a national debate about the role of organizations and public officials in advising undocumented immigrants on how to evade law enforcement, raising concerns about how to strike a balance between providing humanitarian aid and adhering to federal regulations. 

The actions of these organizations and individuals continue to be the focus of discussion, and there are ongoing discussions about how they will affect immigration policy and enforcement in the United States.