“Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act,” cracks down on cities

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/54274.html

A bill unveiled today by Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Penn.) would slash federal funding for cities whose local law enforcement don’t enforce immigration laws.

The legislation, the “Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act,” would crack down on more than a hundred American cities, Barletta said during a press conference today.

“Local officials who choose not to enforce immigration laws are aiding illegal immigrants,” Barletta said. “My bill makes sure that sanctuary cities no longer get federal money as long as federal officials ignore federal law.”

The approach is in stark contrast to recent White House efforts to get Congress to take up comprehensive reform.

Barletta became a national media figure in the midst of the 2007 immigration debate due to his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration as the mayor of Hazelton, Penn.

Barletta also announced the creation of the 112th Congress Immigration Reform Caucus, which he’s current shopping around the freshman class to find members.
“My intention is to face illegal immigration head on,” Barletta said.

It might pass the house but not the senate , but im glad to see immigration is back on people's mind GOP or democrat.

It would likely pass the Senate too. The democrats are much too weak to do anything that would jeopardize them by appear to be too weak on illegal immigration.