Overview

• President Trump said identifying undocumented immigrants during traffic stops should be rolled out across the country to enhance crime prevention efforts
• On August 14, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith ordered officers to notify ICE when they suspect a driver or passenger is undocumented
• The policy follows a presidential directive that temporarily placed D.C.’s police force under federal control and deployed National Guard troops and FBI agents
• Civil-rights advocates warn that using traffic stops for immigration checks will undermine sanctuary protections and erode trust between communities and law enforcement
• The Immigrant Justice Center is advising people not to disclose immigration status during stops and is preparing legal challenges to the new enforcement tactic