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Jessica emphasizes that these policies threaten public safety by enabling the release of serious offenders. She suggests that one method of encouraging compliance is withholding federal funds from jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with ICE. For example, some counties, such as Miami-Dade, have changed policies after losing law enforcement grants tied to cooperation.
She also advocates for public awareness campaigns, warning communities about the consequences of sanctuary policies. For instance, highlighting cases where released criminals committed further crimes can sway public opinion and motivate local officials to cooperate.