Rep. Lisa McClain has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to address local officials who are not complying with federal immigration laws. In a letter, McClain congratulated Noem on her recent confirmation and praised her leadership, stating, "President Trump has made an outstanding selection to run the agency responsible for securing our borders from dangerous criminals and cartels, as well as protecting our homeland from threats abroad."
The letter comes in response to comments by Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand, who stated that city law enforcement would not cooperate with federal authorities in deporting criminal illegal aliens. McClain criticized this stance, writing, "This blatant disregard for our nation’s immigration laws is not only unlawful, but it endangers public safety and national security. This is a direct contradiction to the mandate the American people overwhelmingly voted for."
McClain emphasized that state and local leaders who defy federal immigration policies should be held accountable. According to federal law, knowingly harboring illegal migrants is a crime.
For further details, readers can access the full text of the letter.
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