8/21/15
by News Department on 08/21/15Argall backs legislation...
Senator David G. Argall is throwing his support behind legislation to curb illegal immigration in Pennsylvania.
Argall is cosponsoring a measure by Senator Rich Alloway aimed to prevent cities from self-proclaiming themselves as “Sanctuary Cities,” which hold illegal immigrants and do not report the individuals to the Department of Homeland Security for deportation.
Under Alloway’s bill, governing bodies such as counties or municipalities may not adopt rules or ordinances that contradict federal and state immigration laws.
The proposal would disqualify the eligibility of any municipality not enforcing federal and state immigration laws from state grants for law enforcement purposes and municipalities that harbor illegal immigrants who harm U.S. citizens may be sued under Alloway’s proposal.
