{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Radio Chatskill","title":"Ulster County Executive Pushes Back on ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ List: “We Are in Full Compliance with Federal Law”","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":615,"description":" By Kimberly Izar, Radio Catskill | June 4, 2025Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is speaking out after Ulster was named in a controversial list published last week by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which categorized nearly 400 cities and counties as so-called “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law.” The list included neighboring Orange and Sullivan counties and drew immediate backlash from officials across the country—prompting DHS to quietly remove the page from its website.In an interview with Radio Catskill, Metzger called the list arbitrary and misleading, emphasizing that Ulster County is not in violation of federal law and is committed to both constitutional rights and the rule of law.“There is no clear definition of what a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ even is,” Metzger said. “But the idea behind these designations—going back to the Trump administration—is that certain communities are committed to protecting the rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status. And those rights are guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.”Ulster County, Metzger explained, operates under an executive order issued in 2019 by her predecessor, now-Congressman Pat Ryan. That order prohibits county employees from collecting or sharing information about a resident’s immigration status unless required by law, and it requires federal immigration officials to present a judicial warrant before taking action on county property.“That executive order remains in place, and it is consistent with federal law and constitutional protections,” she said. “We are not obstructing law enforcement—we are ensuring due process.”Metzger pointed out that the DHS list stemmed from an April executive order by former President Donald Trump, recently reintroduced by his administration. The order directs the U.S. Attorney General to pursue legal action against state and local officials who “obstruct criminal law” or restrict law enforcement activity under the banner...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7XXsnSXT_u4mZLCn3chUorwDmUD_kWiB272D6emB18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Uy/OGY5MWUwZThkYTEw/NDVkZGM2ZGZkZDIw/ZjliOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}