House Passes Bill To Punish Sanctuary Cities

House Republicans, moving swiftly after the July 1 murder of a San Francisco woman attributed to that city’s sanctuary policy, approved a bill Thursday to strip federal grants from jurisdictions that shield illegal immigrants from arrest by federal immigration authorities.

Democrats derided the measure as the “Donald Trump Act,” accusing the GOP of being led by the brash presidential hopeful who has drawn attention to illegal immigration with his controversial comments. The White House vowed to veto the legislation should it survive the Senate and reach his desk.

But Republicans brushed aside the threats and attacks and powered their bill through on a 241-179 vote, which broke almost entirely along party lines.

“If you can’t honor our detainers, you’re not going to get any more money,” said Rep. Trey Gowdy, South Carolina Republican.

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