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GOP Lawmaker Contrasts Past Democratic Stance on Immigration with Current Policies

Fox BusinessJanuary 15, 20264 min5,600 views
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Escalating Violence Against Immigration Enforcement

  • πŸ“ˆ Assaults against ICE officers have reportedly increased by 1300%, vehicular attacks by 3,200%, and death threats by 8,000%.
  • 🚨 This surge in violence is linked to the federal government's inability to enforce existing immigration laws.

Minnesota's Sanctuary City Status

  • βš–οΈ Minnesota and Minneapolis are accused of being in direct violation of the supremacy clause by acting as sanctuary cities.
  • 🚫 This obstructs federal justice, as illegal entry into the country is a federal crime.
  • 🚧 Individuals impeding ICE agents are also committing a crime by obstructing federal law enforcement.

Critiques of Biden Administration's Immigration Policy

  • πŸšͺ The Biden administration, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, is criticized for not enforcing federal laws like the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • πŸ—³οΈ It is alleged that the administration intentionally opened borders to allow an estimated 12 million illegal aliens into the country, potentially to gain more Democrat voters.

Contrasting Past and Present Democratic Views

  • πŸ—£οΈ Past statements from Democratic leaders like Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Nancy Pelosi are highlighted, emphasizing the need to stop illegal immigration and secure borders.
  • βͺ The speaker fondly recalls the "good old days" when Democrats understood the difference between legal and illegal immigration and the importance of enforcing laws.
  • 🚻 A further critique is made that current Democrats no longer understand fundamental differences, such as between a man and a woman.

Border Security and Future Actions

  • πŸ”’ The Texas border is declared secure under the current administration, attributing this to a change in president rather than new laws.
  • 🌍 The focus now shifts to securing the rest of the country, implying a need for continued strict enforcement.
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