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Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Crack Down On "Sanctuary Cities'

Statement

Date: July 21, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Federal, State and Local Relations Immigration

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today cosponsored the Improving Cooperation with States and Local Governments and Preventing the Catch and Release of Criminal Aliens Act of 2015, a bill introduced by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) to crack down on so-called "sanctuary cities" that provide safe harbor for illegal immigrants, including those who have committed violent crimes.

"Sanctuary cities flaunt our nation's immigration laws, decrease public safety and undermine the public's trust in government," Senator Cornyn said. "It is unconscionable and unacceptable for the Obama Administration to allow dangerous criminals who entered our country illegally to remain on the streets."


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