Congress moves to abolish sanctuary cities and states—it’s about time

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June 19, 2025
Congress moves to abolish sanctuary cities and states—it’s about time
By Susan Quinn

The progressives have had their way for far too long when it comes to illegal immigration. Republicans have tolerated their insistence on harboring illegal aliens and criminals, and the time has finally arrived to stop this violation of the law and provide safety and security for our citizens. Both the Executive Branch and Congress are stepping up to honor the rule of law.


On January 22, several Republican Senators promoted a new bill on the issue:

Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Katie Britt (R-AL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act.


The bill would allow the victims of murders, rapes, and other felonies committed by illegal aliens to sue sanctuary states or cities that failed to honor a detainer request. The legislation also bans certain federal grants to sanctuary jurisdictions. Senator Budd twice led this legislation in the U.S. House in 2019 and 2021.

Both senators Tillis and Budd made powerful statements in support of this bill. Here is Senator Tillis’s statement, in part:

https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/06/congress_moves_to_abolish_sanctuary_cities_and_states_it_s_about_time.html

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Nullification Crisis
1832–1833

The Nullification Crisis took place from 1832-1833 and was a significant event in American history that involved the state nullification of U.S. tariffs. On November 24, 1832, the Convention of the People of South Carolina approved the South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification, starting the constitutional crisis that nearly triggered the Civil War.

Nullification Crisis, 1832-1833, Overview, Purpose, Facts, American History Central
The Nullification Crisis was a significant event in U.S. history where several states, including South Carolina, sought to nullify federal tariffs. This led to a confrontation between President Andrew Jackson (center) and South Carolina officials led by John C. Calhoun (left). Ultimately, Calhoun and Henry Clay (right) reached a compromise, ending the crisis, but the event highlighted tensions between states’ rights and the power of the federal government.

https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/nullification-crisis/

This is nothing but a rehash of the Nullification Crisis 193 years ago.  Basically, it said, the Federal Government laws cannot be subverted by states and cities for their own benefits or political desires.

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The move must include federal criminal charges against not just the city/states, but the individuals who manage those entities.

There must be consequences to those making decisions contrary to federal law.