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House Passes H.R. 5717, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act Amid 16 Million Illegal Immigrants

Sep 20, 2024, 04:24 PM

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, which prohibits federal funds from being allocated to sanctuary cities if they are used to benefit illegal immigrants. This legislation aims to address the perceived crisis caused by the Biden-Harris administration's border policies, which critics claim have allowed 16 million illegal immigrants to enter the country. Proponents of the bill argue that sanctuary cities, which provide services such as free healthcare, hotels, and debit cards to illegal immigrants, should not receive federal taxpayer dollars. The bill has received support from various representatives, including RepLaLota, who believe it will help secure the border and ensure that local law enforcement receives the necessary support. Critics also highlight that the open border policies have led to 74k Americans dying from opioid overdoses.