Brandon Williams: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. The greatest commitment I make to my constituents in Texas' 25th District is to keep…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. The greatest commitment I make to my constituents in Texas' 25th District is to keep them and their families safe. Unfortunately, some State and local governments are choosing to put politics over public safety by passing sanctuary immigration laws that prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with Federal immigration officers. Sanctuary laws not only release dangerous criminals back onto our streets, but they also are a slap in the face to the millions of immigrants who went through the legal process to enter the United States and comply with our laws. I believe that individuals who enter our country illegally should never be afforded the same privileges as law-abiding Texans. I support President Trump's decisive and necessary actions to withhold Federal grants from sanctuary jurisdictions that proactively make immigration officers' jobs more challenging by refusing to follow the law. Congress must take additional action to follow in the footsteps of the Trump administration. For that reason, today, I am proud to speak in support of the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act. This important bill holds State and local governments accountable if they choose to put the public at risk by not following immigration laws.…”