This is a standard that could be abused in another administration. and it is potentially a huge unfunded mandate to impose on States and localities. The bill would also impose lengthy criminal sentences at the Federal level for individuals coming across the border to see their families or to perform work that is vital to the economy of California and the Nation. For example. in California. virtually the majority. if not all. of the farmworkers are undocumented. It happens to be a fact. It is why the agriculture jobs bill was part of the immigration reform act which was before this body and passed this body and went to the House and had no action. Although Members on the other side state that this bill has support among law enforcement. I will note that the Major Cities Chiefs Association. the Major County Sheriffs Association. the Fraternal Order of Police. the United States Conference of Mayors. and the National League of Cities are opposed to this bill or have submitted letters opposing threats to Federal law enforcement funding over this issue.
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