Justice threatens funding to over 300 'Sanctuary Cities'

The Washington Examiner reports:

The Justice Department, in a significant reversal applauded by Republicans, has called for an end to so-called "sanctuary cities" where illegal immigrants accused of crimes are harbored by cities and counties that receive federal aid.

In a letter to the chairman of the House Justice appropriations committee, Assistant Attorney General Peter J. Kadzik said that from now on the department will require over 300 sanctuary cities cities, including Washington, D.C., New York and San Francisco, to abide by immigration laws or see their federal funds cut. If they are found to be in violation of federal laws, as in protecting illegal immigrants, Justice will move in with civil or criminal charges.

In his letter to Rep. John A. Culberson, Texas Republican, Kadzik said that he will advise communities that receive federal money that they are "required to assure and certify that they are in compliance with all applicable federal laws, and will continue to be required to do so."

Culberson, who had been pushing to punish sanctuary cities that defy federal law enforcement demands for access to illegal criminals, called the letter a huge win.

The Obama regime "pretends" to get tough on illegals.