Bishop, Tillis Introduce Bill to Stop Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Congressman Dan Bishop (R-NC) reintroduced the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act to combat so-called ‘Sanctuary Cities.'
"In North Carolina, we've seen firsthand how reckless sheriffs can endanger whole counties by flouting federal law enforcement. Sanctuary policies that allow dangerous criminals back on the street make our communities less safe," said Rep. Bishop. "Our bill removes excuses used to ignore the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requests to detain criminals and incentivizes cooperation with federal law enforcement. Localities should not prioritize liberal agendas over law and order and I'm pleased my colleagues in the Senate support this critical legislation," concluded Bishop.
"Reckless sanctuary policies have allowed hundreds of dangerous criminals back into the streets of North Carolina, and that number will continue to increase as President Biden pushes for sanctuary city legislation that puts politics ahead of the safety and security of the American people," said Senator Tillis. "The Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act is a critical step in keeping rogue sheriffs in check so that North Carolinians are safe from violent criminals. This legislation clarifies sheriffs' authority, incentivizes cooperation, and eliminates any excuse sheriffs use to justify why they ignore detainer requests."
The bill would clarify DHS authorities to issue detainers for criminals who have immigration violations and would clearly establish the authority of states and localities to maintain custody when a detainer has been issued. It will also incentivize cooperation through the reimbursement of certain detention, technology, and litigation-related costs. Non-compliant jurisdictions will not be prioritized for certain benefits and grants.
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