Kamala Harris Supports Anti-Police, Pro-Sanctuary City Group Amid DC Crime Surge

As Washington, D.C. grappled with rising crime rates and a public emergency declaration over youth violence, Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, quietly funneled donations to Legal Aid DC, a nonprofit with a controversial stance on law enforcement. Financial disclosures released by the White House reveal that the couple made multiple contributions to this organization, which has openly criticized police and advocated for policies that many believe have contributed to the city’s crime crisis.

Legal Aid DC, while providing valuable legal services to low-income residents, has been a vocal proponent of defunding the police and reducing patrols in high-crime areas. In the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020, the group used its platform to push for significant cuts to police budgets, arguing instead for community reinvestment. They condemned the idea of increasing police presence in Washington’s public housing and joined other activist groups in demanding that funds be diverted away from law enforcement.

These actions raise serious questions about Harris’s judgment and priorities, particularly given her background as a former prosecutor. Critics argue that her support for Legal Aid DC and similar organizations reveals a dangerous disconnect from the reality of rising crime in cities like Washington, D.C. In 2023, as the city experienced a historic spike in homicides, carjackings, and robberies, Harris chose to back an organization that actively lobbied against the very measures needed to combat this surge in violence.

Paul Mauro, a former NYPD inspector, highlighted the irony of Harris’s donations, especially in a year when Washington’s mayor had to declare a state of emergency over youth crime. “This from a prosecutor? No wonder our cities look like they do,” Mauro remarked, pointing out the direct link between the “naive, destructive agendas” of some public officials and the subsequent need for sweeping crime reform in the nation’s capital.

The criticism doesn’t stop there. Legal Aid DC also played a significant role in pushing Washington’s City Council to commit to being a sanctuary city, advocating for expanded social benefits for illegal immigrants. This stance has only increased the strain on the city’s resources, including its already stretched police force. By supporting such policies, Harris has faced accusations of neglecting her responsibilities as President Biden’s so-called “border czar,” with critics arguing that her actions have only exacerbated the challenges at the southern border and in cities like D.C.

Harris’s controversial support for far-left nonprofits is not new. In 2020, she publicly urged her supporters to donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which posted bail for individuals arrested during the summer’s anti-police riots. The fund later made headlines for bailing out suspects accused of violent crimes, including murder.

As Washington, D.C. continues to struggle with crime, the Vice President’s support for organizations that undermine law enforcement raises important questions about her commitment to public safety. While Harris and Emhoff also contributed to a range of other charities, including educational institutions and anti-suicide initiatives, their backing of Legal Aid DC stands out as a stark example of the disconnect between the administration’s rhetoric and the realities faced by ordinary Americans in cities plagued by crime.

As the crime wave continues, many are left wondering whether Harris’s actions are more in line with the interests of ideological activism than with the safety and well-being of the American people.