Illegal Alien Sanctuaries in Idaho? Say it ain't so. By Brian Almon (08/22/24)

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On 8/21/24, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) updated its map of jurisdictions that limit or oppose cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Three Idaho counties — Bonneville, Kootenai, and Power — appeared on the map.

Sen. Brian Lenney (R-Nampa) and former Idaho Solicitor General Theo Wold tweeted the news asking why local authorities in the three counties were undermining federal and state law.

Brian Almon investigated further and provided a detailed analysis of the situation. In short, Almon found:

• Kootenai County has an agreement with ICE to hold illegal aliens from eastern Washington who are already in the system. These illegal aliens are likely released with a notice to appear that could be years down the line.

• Bonneville and Power County Jails give ICE notification prior to releasing suspected criminal aliens, but do not hold them long enough for agents to take them into custody.

• Idaho legislature passed Senate Bill 1030 in 2023 (legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/…), which prohibits government entities from refusing to enforce federal immigration law. The bill was meant to prevent Idaho jurisdictions from becoming so-called “sanctuary cities” and protecting illegal aliens from deportation.

• Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris's office denied the accusation that Kootenai County is a “sanctuary county.” (Note: A contentious Sheriff’s race is occurring in this county.)

• A Bonneville County source indicates that neither the sheriff nor the commissioners are aware of why they were listed on the ICE report.

Almon’s in-depth report provides additional information you should read. He will continue to investigate.

See also: Idaho’s Illegal Immigration, Open Borders, Related Crimes & Security. What Can WE Do?eolson47.substack.com/p/idahos-illegal-…