Additionally, it would impose severe sentencing
enhancements on people with minor offenses who reenter the
country. H.R. 3004 would also limit the ability to challenge the
validity of any prior removal order that forms the basis for
a prosecution for illegal reentry, subjecting people to
prosecution even in cases where the prior order was issued
without due process or was otherwise flawed. In addition, the
bill does not provide adequate protections for people who
reenter the United States for humanitarian reasons or those
who seek protection at the border, putting asylum seekers and
families at risk. Cities and counties are opposed to this bill because these
measures do not improve public safety and it is based on a
false premise that immigrants pose a threat to our
communities. Local governments have a strong interest in
protecting all residents and maintaining public safety. Therefore, we urge you to oppose Kate's Law and stop its
passage into law at every possible turn.
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