Bill 119 HR 205, also known as the "No Federal Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal funds for congressional earmarks that are specifically targeted towards State or local governments that have...
been designated as sanctuary jurisdictions. Sanctuary cities are places where local law enforcement limits their cooperation with federal immigration authorities in order to protect undocumented immigrants.
The bill seeks to address the issue of sanctuary cities by prohibiting the allocation of Federal funds for projects or programs in these jurisdictions. This means that any earmarks designated for sanctuary cities would be ineligible for Federal funding. The goal of this legislation is to discourage sanctuary jurisdictions from implementing policies that conflict with Federal immigration laws.
Supporters of the bill argue that sanctuary cities undermine national immigration enforcement efforts and create safety concerns for the public. They believe that Federal funds should not be used to support jurisdictions that do not comply with immigration laws.
Opponents of the bill argue that it unfairly targets sanctuary cities and infringes on the rights of local governments to set their own policies regarding immigration enforcement. They argue that withholding Federal funds could have negative consequences for the residents of these jurisdictions.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 205 is a controversial piece of legislation that addresses the issue of sanctuary cities and Federal funding. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact sanctuary jurisdictions and immigration enforcement efforts.