Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies

Governors and mayors in several sanctuary jurisdictions pushed back this week against demand letters from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi warning of legal action and possible criminal charges for state and local officials who limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Bondi’s Aug. 13 letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “For too long, so-called sanctuary

DNC Launches Pilot Programs for New Organizing Technology Ahead of 2026

Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair candidate Ken Martin speaks at the DNC winter meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. Rod Lamkey Jr./AP Photo The Democratic National Committee (DNC) said on Tuesday it will begin piloting new organizing technology in Virginia and New Jersey this