Phony posters made to look like a message from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were found hanging around Washington, D.C., on Thursday, prompting city officials to reaffirm D.C.’s status as a welcoming place for immigrants.
The posters are labeled, “Sanctuary City Public Notice.” “Sanctuary city” is not an official legal term but is a general term used to describe places as being safe places for immigrants.
The signs cite Federal Law 1907, Title 8, U.S.C. 1324(a), which outlines consequences for transporting, harboring or aiding/abetting undocumented immigrants. They quote parts of the policy, telling residents that violating the law can result in five or 10 years in prison.
