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Cities cannot ignore federal law due to lack of funding for enforcement. A nearby city faced economic decline after implementing similar policies. The federal government must enforce laws, but the current administration has failed to provide necessary funding. Biden would not allow cities to ignore federal law.

The speaker announces a plan to end all sanctuary cities in North Carolina and across the country. Upon taking office, the speaker plans to surge federal law enforcement to cities failing to turn over criminal aliens. The speaker states they will hunt down and capture every gang member, drug dealer, rapist, murderer, and migrant criminal being illegally harbored. The speaker claims that the top 25 worst cities are Democrat-run.

Chicago leaders are urging residents to resist Trump's deportation policies. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy acknowledged he was hiding someone without full documentation above his garage. The government’s response to this could lead to prosecution for knowingly harboring an illegal alien, as it violates U.S. law. The Trump administration plans to sue sanctuary cities, claiming they protect criminals. An example cited is a case in New York City where a failure to share information led to the death of a child. Sanctuary cities are blamed for numerous deaths, and the administration is prepared to take this issue to the Supreme Court to end their protections. A 2011 study indicated there were 3 million criminal aliens in the U.S.

A judge in San Francisco issued a nationwide injunction regarding the defunding of sanctuary cities. The speaker believes it's unbelievable that judges in San Francisco or San Diego would rule this way, stating that the U.S. shouldn't have sanctuary cities. According to the speaker, sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals, protecting them, and should be closed down to ensure a safe country. The speaker says "we have to get rid of sanctuary cities."

Hey everyone, Savannah Hernandez here in Boston, one of four cities defying federal immigration law. Massachusetts recently allocated $425 million in pandemic funds for migrant housing through June 2025. I sent someone posing as an immigrant to City Hall to learn what's offered. Many sanctuary cities house migrants in hotels before permanent placement. Next month, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City mayors will address a House oversight committee about their sanctuary policies. They claim compassion doesn't compromise safety, but a recent arrest of an illegal immigrant with 5,000 grams of fentanyl and an AR-15 in a Boston hotel contradicts that. Numerous arrests of illegal immigrants in Boston involved gang activity, child rape, murder, and drug distribution. This highlights the ongoing conflict between sanctuary cities and the federal government, with threats of prosecution and funding cuts.

The speaker claims that sanctuary cities violate federal law and that individuals involved are committing a federal crime. They assert that these cities lack the authority under federal law and the Constitution to disregard even a civil warrant for someone who has violated a federal offense when a detainer notice is received.

Speaker 0 questions Speaker 1 about Executive Order 1, which Speaker 0 claims continues sanctuary state policies. Speaker 0 defines the policy as preventing state officers from disclosing information to federal immigration authorities for civil immigration enforcement. Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 about Saqir A Khan, who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl, and Sebastian Zapita Khalil, who allegedly burned a woman alive on the subway after ICE's detainer order was rejected. Speaker 0 also brings up Raymond Rojas Basilio, who allegedly molested an 11-year-old, and Wilson Castillo Diaz, who allegedly committed a crime in Nassau County. Speaker 0 asserts these individuals were shielded due to sanctuary state policies. Speaker 1 states that New York cooperates with ICE in criminal prosecutions. Speaker 0 accuses Speaker 1 of prioritizing illegals over victims and failing to advocate for law-abiding New Yorkers. Speaker 1 disputes Speaker 0's representation of the facts.

The speaker states that because they are in a sanctuary city, they do not report illegal immigrants. They claim to have released a double homicide suspect because of this policy. The speaker says someone came to pick up $320,000 from their grandparents and is working their way through it. The speaker is asked to take seriously that someone is repeating an offense while being illegal. The person is reportedly in Chinatown, New York.

AOC is doing webinars that give advice to undocumented immigrants about how to avoid being caught and how to stay in the United States, which may be gaming the system. I've contacted the Deputy Attorney General to see if this is obstructing law enforcement. I need the DOJ to determine if a line has been crossed. In my opinion, this is an impediment. We need advice on how to move forward. If necessary, we will take every federal dollar out of the city. This is a matter of public and community safety. Releasing dangerous people endangers the public, our officers, and even undocumented immigrants. If sanctuary cities won't act to make their communities safer, President Trump will.

Cities ignore federal law on reporting illegal immigrants due to lack of federal funding for enforcement. A city near the speaker's state faced negative consequences, such as store closures, when they imposed similar sanctions. The speaker emphasizes the need for a federal government that can enforce laws and criticizes the current administration for not funding law enforcement requirements. When asked if he would allow cities to ignore federal law, Biden responds with a clear "no."

The speaker states they are consistent in their policies regarding immigration, both before and after Trump's election. They believe the federal government must handle immigration and that open borders would cost cities $7.5 billion. As a lifelong law enforcement official, the speaker maintains that public safety is a prerequisite to prosperity and that the federal government is constitutionally responsible for immigration. They argue against shifting responsibility to cities, regardless of who is president. When asked if they are okay with the Trump administration's handling of immigration, the speaker reiterates that the entire federal government must focus on immigration. They emphasize the positive contributions of immigrants to the city and that mayors should not have to manage the issue. The speaker avoids a direct yes or no answer, maintaining consistency in their stance.

Cities ignore federal law on reporting illegal immigrants because there is no federal funding for enforcement. A city near Speaker 1's state tried similar sanctions, but it led to negative consequences like store closures. The problem lies in the lack of federal government enforcement and funding. The current administration has failed to provide the necessary resources to enforce existing laws. When asked if he would allow cities to ignore federal law, Biden responds with a clear "no."

The speaker argues that the federal government should address remittances sent by illegal workers, stating that stopping those remittances would be a huge disincentive for people to come and remain illegally. They advocate using federal tools to influence immigration behavior and enforcement. They also address sanctuary cities, noting that Congress can defund them. The speaker mentions that Republicans in the House had voted to continue funding sanctuary cities, and questions why that would be the case. They urge defunding sanctuary cities, implying that using available tools to create an environment that promotes the rule of law is important.

Speaker 0 opened by saying that over the last week he has interacted with over 300,000 plus real Chicagoans who say it is hate speech to evoke the Civil War or the Confederacy, to say that law enforcement is a sickness, while the other person has over 150 sworn CPD officers on his detail. He asked what the other person would say to those people and whether he would ask his 150 sworn officers to stand down if he and his wife Stacy are ever attacked, shot at, or rammed with a protester’s vehicle. Speaker 1 responded with sarcasm about the large number, joking that the interactions had “gone down to 300,000,” and claimed he had checked the other person’s comments. He asserted that the addiction on jails and incarceration and the addiction of militarism is evil, referencing Doctor King, and said it is incumbent to ensure that “the real Chicagoans” or the real people of America receive attention, suggesting we should spend billions of dollars overseas on the people in Chicago instead. Speaker 0 pushed back, saying that the real Chicagoans he talks to, mostly Black and Brown, feel that the other person does not distinguish between illegal aliens and real Chicago citizens, and that he is siding with illegal aliens over communities. He asserted that a recent incident involved “an illegal alien from Nicaragua” who grabbed a woman on the North Side, bashed her head into the sidewalk, knocked her unconscious, and raped her. He asked whether, if that had been the other person’s wife, Stacy, he would want ICE to deport that illegal alien, and asked for a yes or no answer. Speaker 1 pressed to get a direct answer, asking for a response “as a man, not as mayor,” and repeated the question about whether ICE should deport the rapist. Speaker 0 reiterated his question and stated that the answer for real Chicagoans is the deportation of the rapist, and that was the “answer for real Chicagoans.” Speaker 1 then apologized for being late, blaming traffic, and the other person quipped about the traffic, noting, “You’re not blaming me for the traffic, are you?” and said he had been watching.

The subcommittee is addressing efforts to nullify federal immigration laws by "sanctuary cities," which allegedly harbor violent criminals who prey on citizens and immigrant communities. Over the last four years, Democrats purportedly trafficked over 8 million unvetted and illegal migrants, including dangerous criminals and cartels, into the country, ignoring warnings from law enforcement. The speaker claims that President Trump enforced immigration laws, leading to a 96% plunge in illegal crossings and a 99% drop in migrants crossing the Darien Gap. ICE has supposedly arrested over 100,000 illegal migrants, most with criminal records. The speaker calls for the "largest mass repatriation in history." Democrats are accused of obstructing immigration law enforcement, with examples given such as Adam County, Washington, Chicago, and Denver suburbs. Gavin Newsom is said to have approved $50 million for legal defenses against the Trump administration. San Francisco is allegedly leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent withholding federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions. President Trump directed law enforcement to ensure sanctuary jurisdictions do not receive federal funds and sued jurisdictions like Illinois and New York. The speaker urges Congress to enact stronger laws to prevent future administrations from reversing these policies.

Let's be clear, the sanctuary city mayors are here with legal counsel. Things have changed since the election. We've exposed how quickly the border could be secured if the executive branch enforced the law. Now, cities are paying attention and lawyering up. These mayors' policies, like those of the previous president, have real consequences. I have with me a family who lost their son to an illegal immigrant. You mayors have a responsibility to everyone. You cooperate with other law enforcement agencies, but not ICE, which removes criminal illegals. America is tired of this betrayal. Some of you said you'd go to jail. We might take you up on that. People are separated from their children all the time when they commit felonies, but at least they get to come home. This young man will never come home, and it never should have happened. We're entering a new era of enforcing our laws.

The president signed an executive order this week threatening to defund sanctuary cities. The speaker questions why the leaders of these cities, who are allegedly harboring and shielding illegal aliens and terrorists from deportation, are not arrested instead.

The speaker stated they want ICE to target Democratic inner cities, specifically sanctuary cities, because that's where the people are. They cited New York, Chicago, and LA as examples. The speaker believes Chicago has a bad governor, Pritzker, who is possibly the worst in the country. They claim Chicago, New York and LA have been overrun by criminals, many of whom are not from those cities or California. The speaker alleges Biden allowed 21 million people into the country, vast numbers of whom were murderers, killers, gang members, and people from jails emptied into the U.S. They believe most of these people are in blue, Democrat-run cities and that Democrats think they will use them to vote, but that this will not happen.

The speaker states that because they are in a sanctuary city, they do not report illegal immigrants. They claim to have released a double homicide suspect due to this policy. The speaker says someone came to pick up $320,000 from their grandparents and is working their way through it. The speaker is asked to call ICE but refuses, citing the sanctuary city status. They are asked to take seriously that someone is repeating an offense while being illegal. The person is reportedly in Chinatown, New York.

I'm proud to be part of this effort. We've taken significant action against sanctuary cities, halting federal funding and filing lawsuits against Chicago and Illinois for their policies. Sanctuary cities prioritize illegal aliens over the safety of their citizens and law enforcement. We are holding city and state leaders accountable, including the mayor and governor. If they don't comply with federal law, they will face consequences. What about those who tipped off the trend day, Arawak?

Speaker 0 raises the question of whether cities should be allowed to ignore federal law regarding reporting of illegal immigrants and effectively provide sanctuary to immigrants. Speaker 1 responds by explaining that cities ignore federal law because there is no funding at the federal level to support the kind of enforcement required. He references the New York Times, noting that a city near his state implemented similar sanctions and subsequently experienced adverse effects—“their city went in the dumpster,” with stores closing and other consequences—leading to a policy reversal. He argues that the underlying issue is the need for a federal government capable of enforcing laws and asserts that the administration has been fundamentally derelict in not funding the requirements needed to enforce the existing laws. Speaker 0 follows up with a direct question to Senator Biden: yes or no—“Would you allow the cities to ignore the federal law?” Speaker 1 answers: No. Speaker 0 closes with a brief, informal remark: “You okay.”

The speaker questions whether Democrats support an open border and asks if noncitizens will be eligible to vote in New York. The other speaker denies this, stating that noncitizens have not been eligible to vote in New York since the 19th century. The first speaker disagrees, mentioning that the New York City Council recently passed a law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections starting in 2023. They argue that this is part of a plan to turn illegal immigrants into voters. The second speaker clarifies that this is only being considered in certain areas, not the entire country. The first speaker expresses concern about the impact on American elections and the constitution.

Speaker 1, the mayor of New York City, dismisses concerns that the city's sanctuary policy is attracting more people to cross the border. He believes that New York City has always been a sanctuary city and has managed those who come seeking the American dream. However, he acknowledges the growing issue of migrants coming through the southern border and entering the city. He warns that this will have a significant impact on every community and service in the city, as they are facing a $12 billion deficit. The mayor calls on the community to take action and stop the destruction of New York City, as the problem will affect everyone. The blame game between different boroughs is not a solution.

A Democratic primary winner, Zorraine Mamdani, vowed to kick the "fascist ice" out of New York City. In response, Speaker 1 stated that federal law trumps Mamdani's plans. Because New York City is a sanctuary city, ICE will double and triple down their efforts there. Speaker 1 claims that sanctuary cities release public safety and national security threats back to the street. Since they can't arrest individuals in county jails, they will send teams to find them, along with others who have been arrested. Worksite enforcement will increase tenfold. Speaker 1 stated that if they can't arrest individuals in jail or find them in neighborhoods, they will find them at worksites.

"Would you allow these cities to ignore the federal law regarding the reporting of illegal immigrants and in fact provide sanctuary to these immigrants?" "The reason the cities ignore the federal law is the fact that there is no funding at the federal level to provide for the kind of enforcement at the federal level you need." "Pick up the New York Times today. There's a city not far across the river from my state that imposed a similar sanctions." "And what they found out is, as a consequence of that, their city went in the dumps in in the dumpster. Stores started closing." "Everything started to happen, and they changed the policy."