Cornyn Backs Bill To Provide Enhanced Support To Border Law Enforcement

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Cornyn Backs Bill To Provide Enhanced Support To Border Law Enforcement

Border patrol and law enforcement officials play an essential role in safeguarding the nation

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee's Immigration, Border Security and Refugees subcommittee, today announced his support for legislation that would significantly increase federal support for state and local law enforcement officials who are stationed along the nation's borders. Sen. Cornyn is an original co-sponsor of the Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2008, introduced by U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., which would set up a new grant program under the Department of Justice (DOJ) for border law enforcement relief, including funds to acquire needed law enforcement tools, technology and equipment, and to hire additional personnel.

"Our Texas border patrol and law enforcement officials play an essential role not only in keeping cities and communities across Texas safe, but also in safeguarding the nation against terrorism, drug and human trafficking, and other threats that endanger the lives and well-being of all Americans. I have and continue to support any avenues to provide these hard-working men and women with better equipment, more resources, and the tools they need to secure our borders and keep America safe," Sen. Cornyn said.

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