I introduced an amendment today that merely reinforces current Federal law and provides a penalty for jurisdictions that choose not to follow this law. My amendment would prohibit funds from being made available to States and localities that do not abide by section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996. Simply put, Congress will not distribute funds to any jurisdiction that is a sanctuary city.
Discussing an amendment related to funding for sanctuary cities.
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