Orleans Sheriff’s Office Faces Legal Crossfire Over Immigration Policy Amid State Crackdown
As Louisiana enforces a harsh new law criminalizing non-cooperation with ICE, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office stands firm on a federal consent decree, spotlighting tensions between state overreach and federal supremacy.
In the heart of Louisiana, a brewing legal storm threatens to upend long-standing protections around immigration enforcement—showcasing another example of state lawmakers pushing aggressive policies that clash with federal law and constitutional principles. For over a decade, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) has adhered to a federally mandated consent decree, limiting local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This policy prevents deputies from initiating immigration investigations or honoring most ICE detainer requests without proper legal grounds—a measured approach ensuring constitutional rights are respected and federal law is followed. Why Is Louisiana Forcing Local Law Enforcement into a...
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