Sen. John Cornyn criticizes Democrats and introduces Sanctuary City Elimination Act
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Sen. John Cornyn criticizes Democrats and introduces Sanctuary City Elimination Act
9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Cornyn, chair of the Senate Border Security and Immigration Subcommittee, introduced the bill after the longest DHS funding lapse and a recent attempted assassination targeting President Trump.
The bill would bar sanctuary cities from federal funding, shield law enforcement officers complying with ICE, and allow lawsuits against jurisdictions releasing criminal aliens. It is cosponsored by five Republican senators.
Cornyn accuses Democrats of endangering public safety and cites high-profile crimes involving illegal immigrants. The debate intensifies ahead of a Texas Senate primary and the upcoming midterm elections.
What constitutional challenges could prevent the Sanctuary City Elimination Act from ever being enforced?
How could cutting arts and education funds effectively compel immigration enforcement?
What happens when a state's 'Sanctuary Promise' laws directly clash with federal mandates?
Can local police effectively fight crime if immigrant communities fear them?
Does data show that sanctuary policies actually increase or decrease local crime rates?
Are there alternative ways to ensure public safety without penalizing entire cities?