EXCLUSIVE: Pritzker critic in Congress introduces bill to crackdown on sanctuary states ‘gambling with America
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Fox News•Sep 11•Politics, Immigration
📰 Article Summary
Retired Border Patrol chief Chris Clem discusses a recent protest in Chicago regarding ICE and a case involving an illegal immigrant charged with murder while on bail. Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller is introducing a bill, the SAFE Driving Laws Act, aimed at penalizing sanctuary states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. The bill proposes withholding federal transportation funds from non-compliant states, with significant financial penalties projected, potentially impacting states like California, Illinois, and New York. The legislation follows a controversial incident involving an illegal immigrant charged with vehicular homicide in Florida, raising concerns over the issuance of driver's licenses to unauthorized individuals.
📌 Key Facts
- SAFE Driving Laws Act: Rep. Mary Miller's bill seeks to impose penalties on states that provide driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, arguing that this practice risks public safety. The bill threatens to cut federal funding for transportation if these states fail to comply.
- Financial Implications: If passed, this legislation could lead to substantial financial penalties for states like California, Illinois, and New York, which could each lose millions or billions in federal transportation funding.
- Criticism of Sanctuary States: Miller criticizes sanctuary states for their policies, claiming they place citizens in danger by issuing licenses to individuals who may not meet the required standards, especially in light of recent criminal cases.
- Response from State Leaders: Officials from states like California have dismissed the bill as a 'witch hunt,' indicating that they believe their policies are in line with federal law regarding immigration.
- Safety Concerns Highlighted: The discussion intensified following a tragic incident in Florida where an illegal immigrant was charged with causing a fatal crash, raising alarms over the effectiveness of licensing processes for immigrants.
📂 Article Classification
Topic Tags: Immigration Policy and Public Safety
📍 Location
Chicago, USA
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