The End of Sanctuary Cities: Landmark Laken Riley Act Passes and Could Save Countless Lives!
Victory! The Laken Riley Act has passed, marking the end of sanctuary city policies across the United States, and it's a testament to the relentless efforts of patriots like you. With over 620,000 direct actions to lawmakers, the grassroots movement, spearheaded by groups like Act for America, has successfully pushed this bill through both the House and the newly Trump-led Senate, now heading straight to the President’s desk for his signature.
This isn't just a win; it's a monumental shift in our nation's approach to safety and immigration. The Laken Riley Act, supported by an overwhelming 87% of Americans according to a New York Times poll, mandates that ICE detain and deport undocumented immigrants for any misdemeanor or greater - from shoplifting to homicide. This legislation is a direct response to tragedies like that of Laken Riley, murdered by Jose Antonio Ibarra, who was previously arrested in New York but released, only to commit more heinous acts in Georgia.
Under President Trump's executive order labeling cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, combined with this Act, we're set to prioritize the arrest and deportation of individuals like the Ibarra brothers. Diego Ibarra, confirmed member of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, was arrested for possessing a fake green card, his tattoos a clear sign of his criminal affiliations. His past includes multiple arrests for DUI, driving without a license, shoplifting, and failure to appear in court - a pattern of criminality that the Laken Riley Act aims to stop dead in its tracks.
Even in Massachusetts, a state once known for its sanctuary policies, Governor Maura Healey has acknowledged this pivotal change. She stated, "The Laken Riley Act has fundamentally changed how we must approach public safety and immigration. While we continue to advocate for a compassionate immigration system, we cannot ignore the need to protect our communities from criminal activities." Her earlier commitment to using "every tool in the toolbox" to protect undocumented residents has been recalibrated in light of incidents like the arrest of Leonardo Andujar Sanchez at a migrant shelter, found with an AR-15 and significant drug quantities of fentanyl. Healey's response was clear and direct: "It's outrageous that this individual took advantage of our shelter system to engage in criminal activity."
This Act is a clear message to sanctuary cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and New York - the era of ignoring federal immigration law for local policies is over. Now, local law enforcement must work hand in hand with ICE to ensure our streets are safe.
As we celebrate this victory, we also look to the future, knowing that the Department of Homeland Security must now scale up to meet the demands of this new law. But with the passage of the Laken Riley Act, we've taken a bold step forward in reclaiming safety and lawfulness in our communities.
This is what winning looks like, and it’s because of patriots like you that we’re seeing a brighter, safer America. Get used to winning; this is just the beginning!
