Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) in introducing the Sanctuary City Elimination Act. The bill would ensure that state, local, and federal law enforcement officers can coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers without fear of reprisal and would prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from accessing certain federal grants or other federal funding. Additionally, this legislation would create a right of action for victims of criminal illegal aliens who are released from sanctuary jurisdictions and reoffend in other states so that those affected can seek justice in court.
“Lawlessness in sanctuary cities across our country has led to the murder of innocent Americans and welcomed terrorist activity into our communities. I am proud to join Senator Cornyn to withhold federal funding from rogue sanctuary cities that bar state and local law enforcement from coordinating with ICE and enable dangerous illegal aliens to put our public safety at risk. Sanctuary cities cannot keep ignoring public safety without facing repercussions,” said Senator Budd.
“For far too long, sanctuary cities across the nation have sidestepped federal immigration law and created safe havens for dangerous illegal aliens, putting the safety and security of Americans at risk and undermining the rule of law. I’m proud to introduce the Sanctuary City Elimination Act, which would ensure local and state law enforcement coordinates with ICE officers, ban certain federal funds from going to sanctuary cities, and allow victims of criminal illegal aliens who are released from sanctuary jurisdictions and reoffend in other states to seek justice,” said Senator Cornyn.
U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) also joined in co-sponsoring the legislation.
Read the full bill text HERE.
BACKGROUND
Sanctuary City Elimination Act:
• Bar sanctuary cities and states from receiving certain federal funds and grants, including arts, education, environmental, and community development block grants;
• Protect state and local law enforcement officers who comply with ICE detainers by treating them as federal officers, agents, or employees, protecting them from state prosecution;
• And allow state governments harmed by criminal aliens released by sanctuary jurisdictions to sue those jurisdictions, as well as the federal government to enforce the prohibition on funding to that sanctuary jurisdiction.
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