New AG Pam Bondi Issues Stark Warning to Cities Not on Board With Trump's Immigration Agenda: 'You're Going to Be Next'

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a stark warning to sanctuary cities, stating that those who do not comply with federal immigration law "are going to be next" in a line of lawsuits.

Speaking on Fox News, Bondi emphasized that local officials prioritizing protections for undocumented immigrants over the safety of citizens would face legal consequences, referencing lawsuits announced on Thursday against the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois:

"Not only did we sue the City of Chicago...we sued the State of Illinois...we sued the Mayor and we sued the Governor...and let me be very clear...if you don't comply with Federal Law...you're going to be next..."

The lawsuit against Chicago asserts that local sanctuary laws interfere with Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) ability to detain and deport undocumented individuals. "The challenged provisions of Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County law reflect their intentional effort to obstruct the Federal Government's enforcement of federal immigration law," the lawsuit states.

In a memo issued on Wednesday, Bondi had previously stated that jurisdictions must comply with federal immigration laws or risk losing federal funds. "State and local actors may not impede, obstruct, or otherwise fail to comply with lawful immigration-related directives," the memo read.

During her appearance on Fox News, Bondi also addressed concerns about an ICE operation in Aurora, Colorado, that was compromised due to an intelligence leak. She confirmed that she is working with Border Czar Tom Homan and the DOJ to investigate the source. Homan indicated that the individual responsible had been identified and could face prosecution. "They may find themselves in handcuffs very soon," he said.

In just two days since taking office on Wednesday, Bondi has implemented significant policy changes at the Justice Department. In addition to defunding sanctuary jurisdictions, she has reinstated the federal death penalty, prioritized actions against drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and ended diversity initiatives within the department.