Sanctuary policies are local policies that limit cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement agencies.
November 17, 2025
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definition
General definition of sanctuary policies as described in reporting on local-federal immigration enforcement relations.
A state governor can deploy National Guard resources for a locally declared emergency at the request of local authorities.
October 04, 2025
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legal
Governors have authority to activate state National Guard forces to respond to local emergencies when requested.
Authorities can issue shelter-in-place orders to protect nearby residents from hazards such as heavy smoke and airborne debris during industrial or transportation accidents.
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Describes a common emergency response measure used to limit public exposure to hazardous airborne conditions after accidents.
An international reconstruction or coordination board can coordinate humanitarian assistance, oversee reconstruction efforts, and support a technocratic committee responsible for day-to-day administration while local authorities implement governance reforms.
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procedural
Common institutional arrangements used to organize post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian delivery, and interim administration.