Rep. Nancy Mace on Sanctuary Cities, Immigration, and Law and Order

Proposed Legislation Against Sanctuary Cities

• 💡 Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a bill to withhold funds from cities that refuse federal law enforcement assistance and are deemed "lawless jurisdictions."
• 🎯 This bill is framed as part of the America First agenda, targeting sanctuary cities that allegedly defund police and side with rioters.
• ⚠️ The bill was filed and is currently seeking co-sponsors, with no immediate feedback from the President or House Speaker.

Concerns Over Recent Protests and Violence

• ⚡ Mace highlights that recent demonstrations, particularly in Los Angeles, involved violence, fires, and a dead body amidst looting, describing them as "very violent and scary."
• 🚨 She expresses concern about potential copycat incidents occurring over the upcoming weekend.

Impact on Republican Voters and Immigration Policy

• ⚖️ A colleague, Rep. Jay Obernolte, cautioned against penalizing all of California, noting the significant number of Republican voters in the state and in areas like Orange County.
• 📌 Mace emphasizes that the core issue is law and order, and that mayors and governors must follow federal law.
• 🚫 She criticizes the stance of LA Mayor Karen Bass to "stop the raids" and halt the deportation of undocumented immigrants, calling it an unacceptable response.

Broader Immigration and Border Security Concerns

• 🇺🇸 Mace asserts that a lack of a border means a lack of a country, and criticizes Democrats for allegedly promoting chaos and seeking to undermine the nation.
• 📈 She points to a poll indicating that 67% of Americans desire mass deportations, contrasting with other polls that may show different results.
• 📄 The Congresswoman advocates for incentivizing legal immigration and suggests reviewing work visa programs like H-1B and H2B to meet economic and job needs.
• ✈️ She believes that while deportations are necessary, there should also be a focus on legal pathways for individuals to work temporarily and then return home.