Those should be brought to the floor as well. But this bill represents an important first step in making rogue jurisdictions comply with Federal law and safeguard their communities. We will take further steps in the months ahead to ensure enforcement of immigration laws. but we have to start today. Federal grantsand there are three categories of grants covered by this legislationare not entitlements to the States. They are gratuities that Congress has chosen to give to the States. The Supreme Court has held that Congress can place restrictions or conditions on the receipt of Federal funds to further policies that are aimed at protecting the general welfare. I support these law enforcement grants. but the solution to potential loss of these funds is simple: eliminate the policies that violate Federal law. eliminate the policies that prohibit information sharing with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. and they will receive this funding. They will also receive safer communities. communities that are sanctuaries for lawabiding citizens. not sanctuaries for criminals. This legislation must be passed to protect American citizens and do right by them and do it in honor of people like Kate Steinle. who gave her life because of these bad policies.
Identified stereotypes
Associating undocumented immigrants with criminality.