ICE refused to issue a detainer on the drunk driver. and he was released from custody. Sarah Roots family is left wondering if they will ever have justice for their daughters death. Sarahs Law would amend the mandatory detention provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Federal Government to take custody of anyone who entered the country illegally. violated the terms of their immigration status. or had their visa revoked and is thereafter charged with a crime resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. The legislation also requires ICE to make reasonable efforts to identify and provide relevant information to the crime victims or their families. It is important that Americans have access to information about those who have killed or seriously harmed their loved ones. Sarahs opportunity to make a mark on the world was cut short in part because of the reckless enforcement priorities of the Obama administration. By refusing to take custody of illegal criminal immigrants who pose a clear threat to safety. the Obama administration is putting Iowans at risk. It is time for this administration to rethink its policies and start enforcing the law. Today we have the opportunity to vote to proceed to two bills to help protect Americans from criminal immigrants. For too long. we have sat by while sanctuary jurisdictions release dangerous criminals into the community to harm our citizens. It is time we work toward protecting our communities. rather than continuing to put them in danger.
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Generalizing that illegal immigrants pose a clear threat to safety.