Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following additional letter of opposition to H.R. 3004. This is a letter I mentioned earlier on the bill. National Immigrant Justice Center, June 27, 2017. H.R. 3003 and 3004 Undermine American Values NIJC Opposes the ``No Sanctuary for Criminals Act'' and ``Kate's Law'' This week the House of Representatives will vote on two bills that attempt to re-write our nation's immigration laws to reflect a dangerous philosophy of governance. For decades now, elected officials across the bipartisan divide have joined together calling for a compassionate and common sense approach to immigration legislation. These bills move us further away from that goal. H.R. 3003, ironically named the ``No Sanctuary for Criminals Act,'' will endanger the safety of our communities by forcing local police to abandon community policing efforts and become a full partner with the administration's massive deportation force. H.R. 3004, known as ``Kate's Law,'' will result in the unnecessary incarceration of countless immigrants for the mere act of migration. The National Immigrant Justice Center calls on elected officials to reject such nonsensical and harmful legislation. In the face of hateful rhetoric, now is the time to stand with immigrant communities. H.R. 3003, the ``No Sanctuary for Criminals Act'', will further erode community trust in local police and put our communities in danger H.R. 3003 amends 8 U.S.C. Sec.…”