Immigration Policy and Sanctuary Cities
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales urges the Biden administration to take aggressive action against sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with ICE in deporting illegal immigrants.
Key Points
- Sanctuary cities pose a direct threat to public safety
- Increased funding for ICE and mandates for cooperation with ICE are proposed solutions
- Republicans and the administration may find common ground on the issue
Pros
- Calls for increased pressure on sanctuary cities to cooperate with ICE
- Suggests tying federal grants to cooperation with ICE
- Advocates for empowering ICE to catch criminals
Cons
- Potential chilling effect on relations between asylum seekers and local communities