Sanctuary Measure: Deportee Bill

sanctuary measure: The sanctuary measure was approved 228-195, while the bill to punish deportees was approved 257-167, according to Metro News. Three Democrats joined all but seven Republicans to pass the sanctuary measure, while 24 Democrats backed the deportee bill. One bill would strip federal dollars from self-proclaimed sanctuary cities that shield residents from federal immigration authorities, while a separate measure would stiffen punishments for people who re-enter the U.S. illegally. Rep. The bills now go to the Senate. Justin Amash of Michigan was the only Republican who opposed the deportee bill. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.