Jim Jordan Questions Sanctuary City Policies and ICE Detainers

ICE Detainer Forms and Sanctuary Policies

• 💡 ICE detainer forms request local law enforcement to notify DHS at least 48 hours before releasing an "alien" in their custody.
• 🎯 This request is framed not as partisan, but as common sense for law enforcement to cooperate.
• ⚠️ Sanctuary city policies reportedly prevent these requests, leading to minimal notice (e.g., 10 minutes) before release.

Case Study: Abraham Gonzalez in Denver

• 📌 A case involving Abraham Gonzalez, released on February 28th, is highlighted.
• 🚀 Gonzalez had been in custody for 345 days, facing charges including aggravated assault and automobile theft.
• 🚨 Despite being flagged as violent to staff within the jail, Denver authorities notified ICE only one hour before his release, preventing ICE from picking him up.
• 💥 The release led to an incident where an ICE officer was injured and Gonzalez had to be tased.

Consequences of Sanctuary Policies

• 💬 The speaker argues that these policies do not enhance community safety and question the decision to release individuals with known violent propensities.
• ⚖️ Sheriffs who attempt to cooperate with ICE, like Sheriff Wagner, face lawsuits from their own state attorneys general.
• ✅ The choice is presented as between common sense law enforcement cooperation and the sanctuary city approach.