Dan Bishop: “I thank my friend and fellow North Carolinian, Mr. Budd. From San Francisco to my district in Mecklenburg County, North…”

“I thank my friend and fellow North Carolinian, Mr. Budd. From San Francisco to my district in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, cities across the country are declaring themselves sanctuary cities. The term sounds peaceful, but the results are exactly the opposite. For example, North Carolina sheriffs in a few urban counties released over 500 illegal aliens last year, who were convicted or accused of serious crimes, including domestic violence, indecency with a child, even rape, and murder. Rather than hand over these vicious criminals to the Federal authorities, sanctuary cities and counties release them into your community to prey on you and your family. What is the purpose of this policy? Clearly, it is not public safety. Nor is it for the protection of immigrant communities; indeed, they are the most victimized by these predators. Rather, it is meant to serve a national liberal agenda that prizes open borders over community safety. Across the Nation, we were horrified to learn last year about a 92- year-old woman brutally raped and murdered at the hands of an individual who should have never been released--whom ICE asked to hold. So, the increasing breakdown in the relationship between Federal and local authorities isn't just theoretically dangerous. Further, sanctuary policies put dedicated law enforcement officers at risk. When criminals are released, despite an ICE detainer, ICE has a statutory responsibility to collect them.…”