- Now for an update from the state capitol.
On Wednesday, hundreds of immigrant supporters from around
the state protested in Madison over a proposed bill that would
have local law enforcement act like immigration agents.
Under the Republican measure, municipalities could face some
loss of shared revenue payments for failing to comply.
Protestors fear this will lead to immigrants being harassed and
deported as well as being too afraid to report crimes to
police.
In Washington, the House voted Thursday to crack down on
so-called sanctuary cities by withholding federal funds.
House Speaker Paul Ryan.
- By flagrantly disregarding the rule of law,
sanctuary cities are putting lives at risk and we cannot
tolerate that.
Every day Secretary Kelly leads professionals around the country
and around the world quite frankly,
who are charged with keeping our homeland safe.
They make incredible sacrifices.
Our job here is to make sure that those professionals have
the tools that they need and resources they need to carry out
their work and to protect our communities.
- That was Speaker Ryan on Thursday.