Enforcing Our Nation's Immigration Laws

Statement

Today, the House of Representatives passed two important measures, both with bipartisan support, to help end sanctuary cities and to implement stronger penalties for those who break our Nation's immigration laws, to better protect our families, communities and our men and women in law enforcement. Congressman Poliquin released the following statement:

"As a proud Franco-American, I believe legal immigration is good for America, as we are truly a Nation of immigrants," said Congressman Poliquin. "However, America is also a Nation of laws, which exist to protect our local towns and communities. When these laws are ignored, it endangers our communities, puts our men and women in law enforcement at risk, and is unfair to all those who legally immigrate to our country each year. Our laws must be enforced and those who break them must be held to account."

Background:

The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) prevents all federal, state and local government entities from prohibiting compliance with federal immigration laws by making any entities that who do not comply from receiving federal grant funding.

Kate's Law (H.R. 3004) increases penalties for unauthorized aliens who reenter the country following their removal from the United States.

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