Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

Dear Randy,

Sanctuary policies that force public officials, including police, to turn a blind eye to illegal immigration are an incentive for additional illegal immigration.  Furthermore, sanctuary policies violate federal law. 

Section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) provides that "[s]tates and localities may not adopt policies, formally or informally, that prohibit employees from communicating with DHS regarding the immigration status of individuals."
It is outrageous that some cities and counties maintain policies that forbid officials from asking about a person's immigration status or informing federal immigration authorities about the presence of illegal aliens.

These policies are dangerous and promote a sense of lawlessness.  If illegal aliens are not afraid of arrest or deportation then they are free to take American jobs.  With 22 million Americans unable to find a job, I hope you understand the necessity of eliminating sanctuary cities.

Please cosponsor H.R. 1134, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, and help America become more secure, more prosperous, and more law-abiding.