Rather than taking positive steps to promote better cooperation and communication between Federal. State and local authorities. where appropriate. H.R. 3009 punishes State and local law enforcement agencies that prioritize public safety and community policing over immigration enforcement efforts. Nearly every major law enforcement association in the country. from the Major Cities Chiefs Associations. the Major Counties Sheriffs Association. the Fraternal Order of Police. and the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force. opposes H.R. 3009 and the host of other similar and related proposals set forth by Republicans. H.R. 3009 simply spreads the myth that all immigrants are criminals and threats to the publicdespite decades of research that demonstrate the fact that immigrants are less likely to commit serious crimes than nativeborn persons and are less likely to end up in prison. In fact. thousands immigrant populations throughout the country have resided within our country for decades as lawabiding. taxpaying. hardworking model persons who contribute to our nations economy and culture of diversity and inclusiveness. Additionally. thousands of immigrant populations are actually here seeking safety and refuge because they too are victims of horrific abuse. torture and massacre that plagues their native countries. Yet. once again we are discussing measures that simply seek to enhance and promote mass criminalization. racial profiling and discrimination. and deportation of immigrants. In just this past year. House Republicans have voted to: 1.
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Spreads the myth that all immigrants are criminals and threats to the public