GOP Governor Moves to Defund Sanctuary Cities in the State of Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is leading the charge with a bold new plan to strip state funding from any locality that refuses to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). His proposed budget amendment would hit sanctuary cities where it hurts – right in the wallet. The plan requires local law enforcement to notify federal authorities 48 hours before releasing undocumented immigrants charged with crimes.
“We must prioritize the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth and stop localities from returning criminals, who entered the country illegally, back out into our communities to potentially commit more crimes,” the administration said in a December fact sheet.
Need proof that Youngkin’s plan is desperately needed? Look no further than the arrest of Henry Josue Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old illegal alien who turned out to be one of the top MS-13 leaders in America. FBI agents found him hiding out in a Virginia suburb, complete with a personal arsenal of weapons, including silencers.
“Make no mistake — he was one of the top leaders, heading up all MS-13 violent crimes on the East Coast. He was responsible for heinous acts, and he should never have been in this country,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said after the arrest.
What’s truly shocking is that this violent gang leader had been living in the country illegally for about a decade. According to Bondi, he was recruited by MS-13 when he was in middle school. Let that sink in – MIDDLE SCHOOL.
“We must prioritize the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth and stop localities from returning criminals, who entered the country illegally, back out into our communities to potentially commit more crimes,” the administration said in a December fact sheet.
Need proof that Youngkin’s plan is desperately needed? Look no further than the arrest of Henry Josue Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old illegal alien who turned out to be one of the top MS-13 leaders in America. FBI agents found him hiding out in a Virginia suburb, complete with a personal arsenal of weapons, including silencers.
“Make no mistake — he was one of the top leaders, heading up all MS-13 violent crimes on the East Coast. He was responsible for heinous acts, and he should never have been in this country,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said after the arrest.
What’s truly shocking is that this violent gang leader had been living in the country illegally for about a decade. According to Bondi, he was recruited by MS-13 when he was in middle school. Let that sink in – MIDDLE SCHOOL.
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