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B.C. Attorney General Urges Rethink on ICE Deals

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma urged Canadian businesses to rethink dealings with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid Pattison's Virginia warehouse sale for an ICE facility.
Sharma said she is horrified by U.S. actions and asks leaders to reflect.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security intends to purchase the property.
Local businesses fear disruptions from subway construction, including a four-month Broadway closure, and seek government support to offset losses.

History

Historical Context

In January 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13768, targeting "sanctuary jurisdictions" and intensifying immigration enforcement. This led to legal challenges from cities like San Francisco, which argued the order violated the Tenth Amendment. By November 2017, a federal court deemed the order unconstitutional, highlighting ongoing tensions between local governments and federal immigration policies, impacting community relations and economic stability.

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Story summary

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma urged Canadian businesses to rethink dealings with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid Pattison's Virginia warehouse sale for an ICE facility.
Sharma said she is horrified by U.S. actions and asks leaders to reflect.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security intends to purchase the property.
Local businesses fear disruptions from subway construction, including a four-month Broadway closure, and seek government support to offset losses.

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