President Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act.
The bill passed its final hurdle in the House by a vote of 263-156, with 46 Democrats voting for passage.
North Carolina Rep. Don Davis was the only Democrat from the state to vote in favor. Democratic Reps. Adams, Foushee, and Ross all voted "No."
In related illegal immigration news, ICE raids are yielding big results just in the first few days alone of the Trump administration with reportedly over 460 arrests in the just first 33 hours, per FOX News.
Arrests and raids took place in Illinois, Utah, California, Minnesota, New York, Florida, and Maryland.
Additionally, ICE issued over 420 detainers for illegal aliens arrested for homicide, sexual assault, kidnapping, battery and robbery.
Encounters at the border dropped by 35% in just the first three days of the Trump administration over the totals in the last three days of the Biden administration, per FOX News.
"On Jan. 17, there were 1,288 encounters nationwide, then 1,266 on Jan. 18 and 1,354 on Jan. 19. That is 3,908 encounters in total," FOX News reported.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced 538 illegal aliens were arrested on Jan. 23 alone, including " including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors.”
FOX News' Bill Melugin embedded himself with ICE for raids that happened in Boston.
Also, mass deportations have begun, using military transport planes.
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Meanwhile, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is taking aim at sanctuary cities by reintroducing the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act.
“For far too long, we have watched local jurisdictions in North Carolina and across the country ignore the lawful notification and detainer requests made by ICE agents and instead release dangerous criminals back into their communities, putting innocent lives at risk,” said Tillis in a press release.
“I am committed to working with President Trump to end illegal immigration and fight sanctuary cities that prioritize reckless, lawless policies over public safety," Tillis said. "It is clear that liberal politicians want to put political ideology ahead of the safety of their constituents. It is time for Congress to step in and hold sanctuary cities accountable.”
Per Tillis' release, the Act grants a "private right of action for any individual, spouse, parent or child who is a victim of murder, rape or any felony (as defined by the State), to bring an action against any state entity failing to honor ICE detainers.
The Act would require a "State or political subdivision of a State to waive immunity as a condition of receiving certain federal grants." In other words, no federal dollars for sanctuary cities unless they comply with ICE requests
Tillis' Senate counterpart Ted Budd is on board, stating,“ This is a matter of public safety and the rule of law. It’s long past time that cities who refuse to enforce our immigration laws face legal consequences."
“When laws are not enforced, preventable tragedies occur. That has to stop," said Budd. "Our bill will put lawless cities on notice and make sure they enforce our laws and keep our streets safe. I’d like to thank Senator Tillis for leading these efforts.”
Tillis' press release also notes that Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) has a companion bill he will run in the House.
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