Staff Reports
President-elect Donald Trump’s former border commissioner Mark Morgan is taking a stand, urging the 45th president to cut off federal funding to any city or state that chooses to harbor illegal aliens. In a recent appearance on a news program, Morgan, who once donned the badge as a local cop, asserted that local law enforcement is far more in tune with their communities than any distant federal agency could ever be. This prompts the question: if local officials are on the front lines, shouldn’t they be held responsible for the chaos they might corroborate?
Morgan emphasized the need to bring back some good old-fashioned common sense into immigration policy and so-called sanctuary cities. It’s a perplexing situation when jurisdictions are willing to shield individuals who are not only in the U.S. illegally, but have also allegedly committed violent crimes. The irony of protecting these individuals while turning a blind eye to law-abiding citizens must leave many scratching their heads. Surely, communities ought to prioritize genuine public safety over misguided sanctuary policies.
What becomes clearer is the strong sentiment that clingy local policies should not tie the hands of federal enforcement. Morgan pointed out that ICE and local police have historically collaborated to deport illegal aliens, underscoring that teamwork might just be the best plan of action. It seems inviting the feds to the rescue is a wake-up call that those defying federal law may need to hear.
Ex border commissioner urges Trump to withhold federal funds from cities that harbor illegal aliens https://t.co/qReIThlJwn
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) November 8, 2024
In what world does it make sense to release dangerous criminals back into communities, all in the name of protecting illegal immigrants? Morgan’s message for the Trump administration rings loud and clear: utilize every constitutional means available to combat the rampant growth of these sanctuary cities. If local officials are too busy playing hide-and-seek with the law, then perhaps a little financial accountability will encourage them to rethink their sanctuary status.
As federal aid is quite indispensable for many cities, the threat of funding cuts could be the jolt needed to realign priorities with lawful governance. With all eyes on the upcoming administration, it’s time for a serious discussion on the balance—or lack thereof—between local governance and federal authority when it comes to upholding the law. It’s a tantalizing proposition: will President Trump heed Morgan’s comments and hold the line against sanctuary cities, or will the status quo prevail, ensnaring innocent lives in a tangled web of legal nonsense? The clock is ticking, and so is the support of those who value law and order above political games.
