Immigration bill cracks down on cities

Politico ^ | 5/5/2011 | Erika Lovely

[markomalley]

A bill unveiled today by Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Penn.) would slash federal funding for cities whose local law enforcement don’t enforce immigration laws.

The legislation, the “Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act,” would crack down on more than a hundred American cities, Barletta said during a press conference today.

“Local officials who choose not to enforce immigration laws are aiding illegal immigrants,” Barletta said. “My bill makes sure that sanctuary cities no longer get federal money as long as federal officials ignore federal law.”

[markomalley]

The bill likely won't see the light of day, but it's a nice thought, at least.

[stephenjohnbanker]

It5 forces the left to defend illegal immigrants.

[Puppage]

The legislation, the “Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act,” would crack down on more than a hundred American cities

Is this a freak'n nightmare? WTF?

[OddLane]

I'm glad Lou is finally in Congress.

Just wish there were a few hundred more of him on Capitol Hill.

[Molon Labbie]

We truly do not know the damage. I never understood how they could possibly estimate how many illegals are here. Did they stand still to be counted?

[freekitty]

Why does Politico seem to have all these stories while no one else does?

[nbenyo]

“Is this a freak’n nightmare? WTF?”

No, it’s a dream, however unlikely to come true.

[Right Cal Gal]

BRAVO! Should have been done long ago!!

[WOBBLY BOB]

Funny how the Feds will deny states the gas tax money the District of Corruption took if states don’t cowtow to seatbelt laws and federal mandated speed limits...but to actually do what they’re supposed to do (enforce the border)
...well, forget about that.

[Maverick68]

bump

[HiJinx]

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