The Latest: House backs bills targeting illegal immigration

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The Latest: House backs bills targeting illegal immigration


By Associated Press June 29

WASHINGTON — The Latest on House bills targeting illegal immigration (all times local):

10:15 p.m.

The Republican-led House has approved two bills to crack down on illegal immigration, a key priority for President Donald Trump.

One bill would strip federal dollars from self-proclaimed “sanctuary” cities that shield residents from federal immigration authorities, while a separate measure would stiffen punishments for people who re-enter the U.S. illegally.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-latest-house-oks-2-bills-on-illegal-immigration/2017/06/29/49680d00-5d2d-11e7-aa69-3964a7d55207_story.html?utm_term=.c3bb829c25ef