Posted on 01/05/2017 6:06:29 PM PST by Mean Daddy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Ben Sasse (R-NE), today re-introduced Sarah’s Law – legislation to honor Sarah Root, an Iowan who was killed nearly one year ago by a drunk driver in the country illegally – in the 115th Congress. Since first introduced in June 2016, support for Sarah’s Law has grown with the addition of new original cosponsors: Jerry Moran (R-KS), Pat Roberts (R-KS), John Thune (R-SD), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Jim Inhofe (R-OK). Congressman David Young (R-IA) will lead a House companion bill.
“It is unconscionable that nearly one year after Sarah’s death, Edwin Mejia remains at-large, and the fact remains that today U.S. immigration law does not require federal immigration authorities to detain those here illegally who harm American citizens,” said Senator Ernst. “Although nothing can bring Sarah back to her family or heal the wounds of such unimaginable loss, we have an obligation to the American people to ensure that no citizen falls victim to this injustice again. Sarah’s Law is about honoring Sarah, and her legacy; I have already had conversations with the incoming administration, and am hopeful that they will work with Congress to pursue this legislation and finally get some long-overdue justice for the Root family.”
“No family should be forced to endure the pain that the Roots have felt since last year,” said Senator Grassley. “First, young Sarah’s life was cut short by an immigrant who disregarded the rule of law and decided to get behind the wheel after drinking. Then the Obama Administration refused to take custody of Sarah’s killer because it didn’t consider him a priority, allowing him to disappear into the shadows.
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I wonder if Upchuck Clown Schumer will try to obstruct this.
So pitiful that this appears to be something people are voting on down party lines. This should not be a partisan issue.
Thank you for this update and for keeping Sarah’s story alive on FR.
Yes
Any luck in finding the bastard that killed her?
I find it hard to control my hatred for that POS. It is just beyond the pale. Justice must be done.
Nope, but they still think he’s in the states working construction or roofing. I posted last night that we want people to Tweet or message John Walsh to do a story on her killer.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3510873/posts
he will pick his battles. doubt if he will go to the mat for’this. its not abortion or gay rights. besides the dems know majority of hispanics say they are christians so that gives’them some’pleasure.
OMG! At first glance, I thought it said “Sharia Law”
Same thing with Kates law. At some point you have to wonder what side these government officials are on it seems as if they are not o the side of Americans that’s abundantly clear.
Once Sarah’s law is passed, perhaps Kate’s Law might have a chance as well.
Yep and sanctuary cities must be made to feel the pain by the loss of fed dollars first and if that doesn’t do it; start locking up politicians responsible for getting American citizens killed in their cities. No pol will sacrifice themselves to allow illegals to stay when our laws already say they can’t and shouldn’t be here in the first place.
Illegal immigration has ruined CA and some cities nationwide like Phoenix and Tuscon.
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