How do sanctuary cities impact federal immigration enforcement efforts?

Sanctuary cities and counties pose significant obstacles to federal deportation efforts. According to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, these Democrat jurisdictions make it difficult to enforce immigration laws effectively. To address this challenge, the administration is collaborating with the Department of Justice, led by Pam Bondi, to develop a comprehensive strategy for prosecuting criminal aliens to the fullest extent of the law. Noem emphasizes that federal law is often more powerful than local sanctuary protections, and the administration is determined to use every available authority to overcome these obstacles and enforce immigration laws despite local resistance.