Republicans Grill Democratic Mayors on Immigration Policy

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Republicans Grill Democratic Mayors on Immigration Policy

“Welcome, everyone here today. Chicago Mayor Johnson.” “Thank you. Thank you, Chairman Comer.” “As a result, sanctuary cities released criminal ******** aliens back onto the streets, where they often go on to commit more crimes.” “All of the mayors here today are actively working to harm the American people you represent. You all have blood on your hands.” “I think we’ve got a problem here. When we decide that there’s some laws that we will obey and some laws that we won’t.” “The false narrative is that immigrants in general are criminals, or immigrants in general cause all sorts of danger and harm. That is, that is actually what is undermining safety in our communities. If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms, stop cutting Medicaid, stop cutting ******* research, stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our city safe.” “Every violent crime is devastating, but scapegoating entire communities is not only misleading, it is unjust, and it is beneath us. So let me be clear. Chicago’s welcoming city ordinance and our other laws and policies do not lead to more crime.” “Overall, crime was down across New York City last year, and we have now had three straight months of double-digit declines in major crimes. To be clear, the sanctuary-city classification does not mean our city will ever be a safe haven for violent criminals. New York City will always comply with city, state and federal laws as it does now.” “Any actions that amplify fears of deportations make Chicago more dangerous. Those fears cause witnesses and victims to avoid cooperating with police. The cooperation of all people, regardless of their immigration status, is essential to achieving the city’s goals of reducing crime and pursuing justice for victims.” “This federal administration is making hard-working, tax paying, God-fearing residents afraid to live their lives. A city that is scared is not a city that’s safe. A land ruled by fear is not the land of the free.” “The premise of this hearing is false. We have local law enforcement cooperating with the local political leadership, and it’s working. It’s bringing down crime rates. And the proposition that immigrants cause crime is false. And the idea that these are sanctuary cities that need to be punished is simply a war on urban America.”

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