House Republicans in Lansing are pushing for Michigan cities and counties with sanctuary immigration policies to be taken to court and have their state funding withheld. The bills would require local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities or risk losing essential funding. The legislation aims to prevent cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, arguing that sanctuary policies make communities less safe.
The bills would also mandate state and local governments to use the term “Gulf of America” instead of “Gulf of Mexico” and prohibit undocumented immigrants from receiving social welfare and state housing development services and grants. Advocates argue that these policies subvert local control and potentially put residents with legal status at risk.
However, the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association opposes the bills, arguing that withholding funding could create unsafe environments by defunding public safety departments. The bills also face opposition from Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups who warn of civil rights violations and restrictions on local control.
The House Republicans’ effort aligns with President Donald Trump’s administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The bills have prompted debate over the balance between enforcing federal immigration laws and maintaining essential local services funded through revenue sharing dollars. The controversial measures are unlikely to pass the Democratic-majority Senate, but they reflect the ongoing debate over immigration policies at the state level.
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