DURHAM, NC (May 30, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security for targeting Chatham, Durham, and Orange Counties on its so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” list.
“This outrageous list is nothing more than a politically motivated stunt designed to intimidate and punish local governments that refuse to be complicit in this Administration’s cruel, anti-immigrant agenda. Rather than pursue humane immigration policies or meaningful pathways to citizenship, the Trump Administration continues to vilify immigrant communities, erode public trust, and sow fear and division.
“Let me be clear: our local law enforcement agencies are under no obligation to serve as an arm of federal immigration enforcement, and have done nothing to warrant this blatant political attack. I stand with Chatham County, Durham County, Orange County, and every jurisdiction across the country that refuses to be bullied into abandoning our values and turning our backs on the people and communities we were elected to protect and serve.”