June 29. 2017

USA Today - Eliza Collins

WASHINGTON — In largely party-line votes, the House passed two bills Thursday intended to allow for stronger punishments for people who have entered the U.S. illegally and to take federal funding away from "sanctuary cities" that do not enforce federal immigration laws.

"The implementation of these policies will make our communities safer," President Trump said in a statement celebrating the passing of the bills. "Opposing these bills, and allowing dangerous criminals back into our communities, our schools, and the neighborhoods where our children play, puts all of us at risk."

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