Texas To Ban Sanctuary Cities (borders, deported, illegal immigration, crime)

[mountainrose]

Stopping the magnets that attract and keep illegals here is the fastest way to stop the problem.
With no jobs, welfare, free healthcare, free schooling for their children, or anchor baby citizenship, they will quickly self-deport.
May Trump have the cahones to do it.

[FJR1]

Originally Posted by QweffL

That would mean cutting funding to just about every major city in Texas. I doubt he'll actually do it.

Sounds like it'll save taxpayers mucho dinero.

[Tyster]

Any mayor that willingly defies federal law (regarding santcuary status) should be arrested by federal marshals and charged with felony obstruction of justice.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by juneaubound

Gov Abbott will ban sanctuary cities in Texas and cut off funding to sanctuary cities within the state:

Texas Governor to Ban Sanctuary Cities - Jason Hopkins

Who is picking up the tab?

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

Who is picking up the tab?

As much money as illegals cost us for services, it will be a net savings.

Almost a decade ago, Texas spent $677 million (yes, nearly 2/3 a billion dollars) each year on illegal immigrant healthcare alone:

http://m.chron.com/lavoz/article/Stu...ls-1596889.php

[Ziggy100]

I would say God Bless the Great State, but what took them so long? This should be a no brainer by Texas standards.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by Goodnight

Does Texas even have a true sanctuary city? I don't believe Dallas or El Paso have any formal laws in this regard, just very loose policy.

The bill requires those arrested for criminal activities to be held for ICE if they are here illegally.

They have many, including Houston.

The problem with forcing the local LE to detain illegals is the cost. They need more personnel, and build new facilities to house the illegals until someone from DC comes to pick them up. I don't think they can force the locals to pick up the tab. For example Miami has said they'd do it if the Federal government pays for it.

[Horizonite]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

Who is picking up the tab?

Federal,state, and local governments are already picking up the tab for illegal immigration to the tune of $113 billion a year, so whatever ending sanctuary cities costs, it will be worth it in the end.

[sojourner77]

Originally Posted by leftee

Finally, someone with a spine to end this lunacy.

no pun intended.

Perhaps we need someone who will "stand up" to terrorists? *rimshot*

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

As much money as illegals cost us for services, it will be a net savings.

Almost a decade ago, Texas spent $677 million (yes, nearly 2/3 a billion dollars) each year on illegal immigrant healthcare alone:

Study: Illegal immigrants cost Texas, hospitals $677 million - Houston Chronicle

Again, who will pay Houston PD to enforce immigration? Residents of Houston?