Paul Gosar Questions Governors on Sanctuary State Policies and Immigration Law

Sanctuary State Policies and Federal Law

• 🏛️ Representative Paul Gosar questioned governors on whether they agree that good process builds good policy.
• ⚖️ He raised concerns about nonprofits receiving federal funding and the importance of disclosure for informed decision-making.
• 📜 Gosar quoted Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis on the government's duty to uphold the law scrupulously, warning that lawbreaking invites contempt and anarchy.

Immigration Law and Enforcement

• 🚨 Gosar presented evidence of US and foreign citizens coaching illegal aliens on bypassing US immigration law, stating that entering the country illegally makes individuals criminals under federal law.
• ⚠️ He highlighted that sanctuary policies ignore the supremacy clause of the Constitution and harbor criminals, citing over 660,000 illegal aliens with criminal histories under the Biden administration.
• 🚢 The representative argued that aiding and abetting illegal entry, especially if it results in death, is a felony punishable by severe penalties.

Environmental Concerns and Fentanyl Crisis

• 🌳 Gosar questioned Governor Hochul about her conservationist stance in relation to allowing illegal aliens to potentially destroy National Park Service land at Floyd Bennett Field.
• 💊 He linked Governor Walz's running mate's open border policies to the fentanyl crisis, asking if the millions of lives lost constitute an all-out assault on the nation's borders.
• 🤝 Gosar affirmed support for tribal communities but also raised concerns about transnational criminal cartels trafficking drugs and people across tribal lands.

Accountability and Border Security

• 🔒 Gosar promised to work with President Trump to secure the border, build the wall, and stop the flow of fentanyl.
• ⚖️ He vowed to hold governors accountable for violations of law against the people of the United States.
• ✅ The representative asserted that the immigration system is not broken but requires adherence to the rules of law, referencing Donald Trump.