Posted on 07/08/2016 5:47:59 PM PDT by MaxistheBest
Finally acting on a promise made to House leaders, the Justice Department on Thursday shut off funding to so-called "sanctuary cities" that ignore federal laws and protect illegal immigrants wanted for crimes.
"Today, the DOJ notified local and state law enforcement agencies across America that they will no longer be eligible for federal law enforcement grants unless they certify under oath that their local or state laws do not interfere 'in any way' with requests for immigration information from federal authorities," according to Texas Rep. John Culberson who demanded action earlier this year.
Justice sent Culberson a letter detailing the new rules that cut off several Justice grants, many to law enforcement, if cities like San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and over 300 others block access to criminal illegals sought by federal authorities.
It is a huge victory for Culberson, chairman of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee on Appropriations, and others who sought to shut down the once secret system in cities. The practice of taking federal money then refusing to give up criminal illegals became public after the 2015 San Francisco killing of Kate Steinle allegedly by an illegal immigrant who had been deported for crimes several times.
"Sanctuary cities are a hub for illegal aliens and criminal activity, and we've seen the tragic results of these policies time and time again. It has been more than a year since Kate Steinle was murdered at the hands of a criminal illegal alien who intentionally sought out shelter in San Francisco due to the city's sanctuary policies. This violence and suffering is intolerable and completely preventable," said Culberson.
Sure sounds like an odd way to do it though. Like swearing away the 10th Amendment?
The Oath of Office means little to most of them so what will this oath mean?
They’re more afraid of Trump than I thought.
How many innocent citizens and wannabes would be alive today if sanity had prevailed years ago?
But No.. The Left flirts with disaster for a few cheap votes..
and turns its head when it happens due to their inane policies.
Now prosecute.
Color me skeptical that this is ever going to happen.
Is this for real? Have not seen it anywhere else. Would expect to see libs running for there safe rooms.
Arpaio get prosecuted (and persecuted) for enforcing the law. It’s now time to prosecute those who flout the law with their “sanctuary city” nonsense.
The DOJ?, yeah right. Is this from the Onion? Lucy Lynch will pull the football out from Charlie Ryan soon if not already.
This is the same Justice Dept that ignored rules or laws, the same Obama admin that ignored SCOTUS ruling on immigration, the ....... (you get the gist)
In order to accomplish this promise from DoJ, what trade-offs did these House GOP offered up for sacrifice?
Note that this is The House, where Republicans already have a healthy majority.
The Senate is a different matter, and you can be sure the illegal-alien-pandering Democratic Senators will be sure to kill this.
Oregon is basically a sanctuary state...we’ll see how this works out
I'm guessing in most places that money is relatively peanuts. How about denying ALL Federal grants?
“The Senate is a different matter, and you can be sure the illegal-alien-pandering Democratic Senators will be sure to kill this”
And will make a great TV ad in tight Senate races come Oct / Nov. Just show the slaughtered Americans at the hands of these Animals.
I really don’t think it will be enforced. Like Obama admins obeys immigration laws.
This won't get done unless Donald is elected and even then he's gonna have a hellofa fight on his hands. Maybe CoS Newt could get her done.
Once I see this actually enforced I will applaud the decision.
yes, i agree
No, they just realize these places are Dem hatcheries funded by Republican taxpayers. Uninterrupted, this would guarantee a permanent Democrat majority in this country for perpetuity.
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