HR 3494, introduced by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), would implement a system for identifying and removing violent criminal illegal immigrants and would deny certain federal funds to “sanctuary cities” that protect violent criminal aliens.
The Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2007 (named after the late Congressman from Georgia) would provide additional training and funding to local police to help enforce current immigration law.
Allowing the thousands of local law enforcement officers to apprehend criminal aliens they encounter during the performance of their jobs will greatly enhance our security. We cannot allow our country’s vast interior to become a free zone for aliens who slip past our borders. This legislation would:
Require DHS to take an alien into custody within 48 hours. Affirm that state and local law enforcement officials have existing authority to assist in enforcing immigration law during the course of their routine duties. Deny State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding to “sanctuary cities” that refuse to assist with immigration enforcement.
ACTION NEEDED: email Wally Herger, tell him to please support HR 3494!
Congressman Wally Herger
55 Independence Circle, Suite 104
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 893-8363