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Texas Governor Signs Law Banning Sanctuary Cities
Posted On 08 May 2017
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made no secret of his stance on illegal immigration or the cities that choose to shield illegals from deportation. On Sunday, Abbott turned talk into action by signing a new piece of legislation that will effectively ban sanctuary cities from the Lone Star State.
“Let’s face it, the reason why so many people come to America is because we are a nation of laws and Texas is doing its part to keep it that way,” Abbott said at the signing, which was telecast on Facebook.
The law has naturally garnered outrage from immigrant-rights groups and Democrats, who insist that it will drive illegals back into the shadows and make it more difficult for police to keep local communities safe. They also predict that the law will lead to an increase in racial profiling, making Texas an inhospitable place for Hispanics, whether they’re here legally or not.
From the AP:
Reaction to the signing spread swiftly in Texas and beyond. Thomas Saenz, president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, said millions in the nation’s second most populous state will now be subjected to racial profiling and suggested that worried Hispanic residents will now be less willing to cooperate with police investigations.
“Given the size of the state, this may well be the most costly gubernatorial signature in all of United States history,” Saenz said.
If this law is the “most costly” in American history, it shows you just how necessary Abbott’s signature really was. That just means that we have far, FAR too many people in this country that don’t belong here. We’ve apparently reached the tipping point where so many people are flagrantly breaking the law that it has become “inhumane” to even THINK about enforcing it.
The mere idea that we have hundreds of cities whose officials refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities is ghastly when you really think about it. Even more disturbingly, the courts have blocked President Trump from taking even the most reasonable measures to ensure that those cities are in compliance with federal law. It’s not like he’s threatening to go in and start deporting city councilmen and local sheriffs; he’s merely saying, “Look, if you don’t play ball, you’re on your own. Don’t come groveling for money.” But no, even that’s too much for the liberal judiciary.
Hopefully, there are a few other Republican governors willing to follow Abbott’s lead. The guy might be confined to a wheelchair, but he damn sure knows how to stand up for what’s right.
GOD BLESS TEXAS GOVERNOR ABBOTT A MAN WHO STANDS UP FOR TEXANS AND THE CONSTITUTION https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/7b21a2ae2f5c65ae0dd429bdb9970026e193efc1cba45192ef3c59bba1ccb336.jpg
Agree. Ban the illegal terrorists, criminals and deport them
It is something that should have been done at the Executive level during the past eight years but the problem is now worse nationwide. Those who harbor lawbreakers should be subject to appropriate punishment. Governor Abbott has done the right thing. God bless him and God bless America.
Those who harbor lawbreakers are themselves lawbreakers. This seems self evident to me.
along with all the mentally ill snowflake democrats too-good riddance
yes, absolutely
We need to get rid of the Snow flakes in both parties .
I so applaud this fine example of a true American patriot!! We should ALL be like him, for if we were, we’d be living in a very safe and sound America!!!
HOORAY again, this Governor is great lets put him in the White house. These players who have their hands out and are overpaid fools cannot wait to turn against a county who has made them rich. Take away their citizenship and ship them to another county where the fools will starve to death.
Gov. Abbot do it anyway.
“The law has naturally garnered outrage from immigrant-rights groups and Democrats, who insist that it will drive illegals back into the shadows”
GOOD!
and make it more difficult for police to keep local communities safe.
AN EVEN BETTER TACTIC IS TO DEPORT THESE CRIMINALS! THE POLICE CAN’T OR WON’T PROTECT US, OR KEEP US “SAFE”
They also predict that the law will lead to an increase in racial profiling, making Texas an inhospitable place for Hispanics, whether they’re here legally or not.”
CRY ME A RIVER!
Don’t forget the insidious Muslim population here to do us eventual real harm!!
They are also bringing in health issues ,just like the Illegals . It happened with the Cubans and Mhongs .
It’s sure driving them from the US —– I wish you could see the lines at the POE in TX every school year —- the lines are backed up for MILES of them bringing their kids into the US for school…..ALONE
why don’t democrates mention all the rapes,murders, violence by the Muslims in Texas, even in our schools because of the nasty muslims. i am with our governor Abbott, get them all out of our state make Texas https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/909375b6026b84d6cfc0085310c6a0465a774198cba175911f740d14e7daf7fe.jpg a safe place to live again, get rid of the drug cartels, and child trafficking here in Texas, bring back DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS AND DO THE CRIME PAY THE TIME OUR TEXAS MOTTOS
Why? Silly rabbit! Because Islam is a religion of peace & love & tolerance!
Actually? It’s NOT a religion AT ALL. It is a theocracy…a seditious political entity that belongs FAR FAR FAR overseas.
Can you imagine if the 30+ other Republican governors enacted the same or similar law into effect?? It would usher in a new respect for the laws in our country. It would also diminish not only much of the protesting amongst illegals, but would weed out many more illegals who are taking our jobs and costing the AMERICAN CITIZENS tens of billions of dollars with the welfare handouts!!!
It is not just Mexicans that are coming here illegally and getting our hard earned tax dollars in welfare. there are just as many from central and South America, that think they are actually American’s.. this is what needs to be brought to a stammering halt. If these individuals cannot play American ball, throw them out!! In other words, read between the lines, if your smart enough!!!! This goes for all of my fellow Americans.
When we catch and convict an illegal aliens, don’t put them in US prisons and house and feed them in better standards than they would get in their home country on the taxpayer’s tab, mark them and swiftly deport.
I support our governor for upholding the law. If only the dems would.
It’s good we have President Trump–the problem would have only gotten worse with the other choice.
You’ve got that right!
You ever been to Austin. So many faggot democraps that would make any independent Texan sick
Simple solution for ALL ILLEGALS…come to this country legally. PROBLEM SOLVED. This country needs to do what other countries do, and that is to allow only people who can and will contribute to come here. And please, don’t tell me that Americans can’t cut their grass or cook their own meals. We’ve been doing it for hundreds of years.
That’s the purpose of sanctuary cities. Provide domestic services cheap to the democrap elite. America’s dead-weight, lazy and , in most cases, stupid welfare class could not afford their I phones on these wages,
Blessings to Mr. Abbott a man willing to stand up for his state and it’s people. We need more men in office like this. I know there are more men and women in office willing to take a stand for America.
Thank you, Governor Abbott! You have integrity that half the nation’s
leaders are ignorant of. We American citizens salute you!
The only surprise here is that he waited this long to do what every governor in the US SHOULD HAVE DONE ALREADY. I am not surprised. Texas does like men with guts whether or not wimps seem to rule a good portion of this once great nation.
Iv oftn wondered why they’v not been totally outlawed…this whoever thinks a ‘opposing culture’ can set Iup their own country in OUR Country;. This gives the credence to perform as they did back in home..which BTW why don’t they GO back there, we’re not the Emergency Room of the world.We’re sure not gonna fatten ’em up so they can destroy us….(this was Q evident durng the YoMama years…I wake up &thanking God every morng…the reason the Libs’ want illegals…..WHO ELSE WOULD VOTE “EM IN? .Were smarter than the guy who just woke up in the haystack…No wonder they HATE Pres Trump….”They don’t have anybody who evn comes close to aknowledgeable,fair,skilled person w/ ability & xpperiencelll who compares”
Grandpa was right when I left home…”Son, U’;ll find all the crazy people ain’t locked up….”
Its time all of us got on our knees,thanked God for what we were given,yet stand to lose w/out Him.
Meanwhile in NYS with Death Wish intent, Chuck Schumer and Andrew Cuomo continue to drive every job possible out of NYS, oppose Natural Gas despite it being necessary in many areas like NYC. What total hypocrites!
NOT according to the NY narrative of rebuilding and tax free zones……
I do feel a bit sorry, for the residents of NY, BUT, NY voted Schumer & Cuomo, into office! I agree with you, NY is going to decay, Rapidly, under the Dem’s/Prog’s, ‘leadership’! Good luck NY!
Good for him! The people who run santuary cities are nothing more than aiders and abetters to criminals. It is a crime for an individual to aid and abet another in the commission of a crime or to conceal the knowledge of a crime. Sanctuary city officials are harboring murderers, rapists, and any other lawbreaker and thumbing their noses at our constitution. Put them in jail!
About dang time. Bankrupt those so-called “sanctuary” sh|tholes if they won’t follow the law!
If that drives criminal aliens back into the shadows, GOOD! That’s where they should be while waiting for their trip back to whatever pile of donkey dung that they crawled up here from.
To all of the Libtard Whackadoodle Democrook Douchebags who are whining about this, Cry Us a River, build a bridge, and get the fück over it!
Good for the gov. Throw those wets out of the country and lock up the swine who are supposed to be enforcing the law.
“They also predict that the law will lead to an increase in racial profiling, making Texas an inhospitable place for Hispanics, whether they’re here legally or not.” Easy solution: all illegals GTFO. They are THE PROBLEM. All the rest are merely side effects.
SCREW YOU STEVE! You’re the problem. You’re the side effect of a normal mind gone abnormal and sociopathic. Go PHUCK yourself!
And, “citizen”, you have an anger management problem! Let me guess-you are Progressive, correct? You cannot provide an intellectual “argument”, against the action to deport ‘illegals”, I am thinking, because you actually know nothing about the issue-Correct? You just want to rant & rave, against Conservative Americans, correct? Sweet person, please just return to your “hidey-hole”, breathe deeply & hopefully, go watch old videos of Bamy! Bye, bye!
A Governor who know how to take care of his state. GO TEXAS!!!
WE WILL and Thanks for the well wishes!!
I am so happy to see this. Texas citizens have had so many crimes done to them by these wonderful illegals. It needs to be stopped. For you sanctuary cities: they broke the law by slipping into this country and your stance is, “so what if they commit more crimes.” You are not setting a good example.
What took you so long, Texas?
Go Abbott — the lead should be taken away from CA – OR – WA – NY – NH – CONN – MASS – and others —– can you imagine the taxpayers money to be saved —— BILLIONS……
This law must be initiated across the board ( national level) . Clearly Sanctuary cities obstruct justice and harbors fugitives– its Illegal and cannot be tolerated.
Our AG should give 48 hr notice to all Sanctuary cities that Ice will do their jobs in spite of corrupt leaders. Leaders not complying will be arrested ( by a US Marshal) and jailed for obstruction of justice/harboring fugitives and threatening American lives. Utilize Natl guard ( under marshal law) / and Ice teams to apprehend illegals to enforce our laws. No more waiting – we need action NOW!
Hell Yea!! Proud to be A TEXAN!!
Let’s hop, that YOUR Gov. Abbott, begins to think about the Presidency, (hopefully, when Trump ends HIS 8/yrs.”, but We, the American People, NEED Abbott, for ALL of us! Go, Texas!
We can only hope for the best for our Country, if it is Abbott then do be it if not another just as good!!
Thanks for your reply.
Governors of the other 49 states, here is an example for you to follow – Governor Greg Abbott. The NFL players pay heed and be respectful of our National Anthem..
Great job, Governor Abbott! Let’s go a step further and start deporting all these American wannabes. ANYONE that’s not here legally and can prove it. Sorry, but that’s what the laws say! Obey or go away!
Only the Gov. of Texas, a lone law man from the Lone Star State that is committed for Texans security and safety. We don’t hear others across the nation? God bless Greg Abbott the Gov. of Texas. GHU JW
I applaud Governer Abbott’s ban on Sacuary Cities. This man has had Texas’s best interest at heart since he became Govenor. He also stands for Christian values. I hope more states follow suit, and stand with him. God Bless you Govenor Abbott and your Family!
HOORAY for this Governor finally a politician who enforces the law. Either we are a nation of laws or we are not. These illegals not only broke the law they walk around with the flag of Mexico to flaunt it in your face. if they are so proud of their flag and their country send them home where they will be overjoyed. if an American goes into Mexico illegally they are thrown in a mexican jail of filth for 10 years or more while we allow them to break our laws without punishment. We have become the laughing stock of the world for our open borders to all, including drug cartels, murders, rapist,, child molesters and the list goes on and on, meanwhile taxpayers money is given to them freely and Americans pay for it while they send their earnings home to mexico. WAKE UP!
I love it
All the other governors, who have not done so, should follow his lead!!!
GREAT MOVE !!!
GREAT! …..I hope Tennessee will do the same!
PRAISE God and THANK YOU, Governor Abbott and Co.
WAY TO GO GOV.ABBOTT NOW THE REST OF YOU PUSSYS DO THE SAME
Objections to think kind of law indicate the extent to which education has failed to instill a reverence for the law and the necessity of obedience to it which ensures security. It also supports the idea that you can not fix stupid.
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don’t mess with texas!
Law and Order – follow the law and order pervades. If one were to walk into one of these bleeding-heart snowflakes’ homes or jump in their swimming pools, or even squatting on the corner lot next door, but you can be sure that there’s going to be outrage, but they’re just fine with these guys coming into cities, neighborhoods & destroying the fabric of that society w/o any recourse.
Thanks for 8 years of vacations & golf games at our expense, Obozo. While they poured across the border your priority was supporting your muslim bros & drawing worthless red lines that meant nothing when the chips were down. This one’s on your head.
Great move. Now what will the state do to enforce the new law?
PHUCK TEXAS! I don’t need forced patriotism.
And your problem, with his decision is? Laws are Laws, in THIS Country, dear ‘person”! It is in our LAWS, of the United States of America, that illegal entry into OUR Country, demands deportation! Perhaps, you should take the time to review the LAWS of the U.S., on the books, & THEN, perhaps “Quiet Down”, since EVERYTHING Gov. Abbott signed, is LAW!
Good for Texas Governor Abbott! He is an excellent example for others to follow and I hope they do!
Hooray for TEXAS, I hope others will follow in your footsteps and ban Sanctuary cities everywhere!!!!!! Get them out of our country and watch the rates go down for killings and rapes and all the other atrocities go down . LET’S HELP PRESIDENT TRUMP MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
Sanctuary Cities are ALREADY AGAINST the law..Enforce the laws that are already on the BOOKS…
A rule of law is what keeps us safe allow us only to pay attention to what we do daily from earning money to stack it under the mattress or from gold mining to enterprunership mining even from taking our children to school to going to the games etc. and return home safe at the end of the day. Why is it hard for liberals to dispute things that mattered always for so long but now affected by Sanctuary City Criminals, the city government officials for one, Kate Stieny murderor(s) for another. The irony is these mainstream liberal politicians are against gun right even further violation of the constitution of the U.S. to protect our family and self. God bless Governor Abbott of Texas the lone Star State for a rule of law. GHU JW