Between Russia, Capitol Hill testimonies, and that turbulent Alabama Senate race, Jeff Sessions is a little busy these days. But that has hasn’t stopped him from trying to carry out President Trump’s coveted crackdown on sanctuary cities.
Twenty-nine jurisdictions received new letters from the Justice Department Wednesday warning them that they’re in danger of losing federal grant money unless they prove they’re in compliance with 8 U.S.C. Section 1373, which bars states and local governments from refusing to cooperate with immigration authorities. They have until Dec. 9 to do so, according to the Attorney General.
You can read the letters that were sent here. We’ve included a partial list of recipients below:
• Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin
• Contra Costa County Sheriff's Chief of Management Services Mary Jane Robb
• Fremont Mayor Lilu Mai
• Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Jeff Gorell
• Monterey County Supervisor Chair Mary Adams
• Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chair John Tavaglione
• Sacramento County Chief Probation Officer Lee Seale
• San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee
• Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pilido [sic]
• Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese
• Sonoma County Administrator Veronica Ferguson
• Watsonville City Manager Charles Montoya