Following Steve’s post telling Biden that any Federal Gun Control will not be enforced by State resources (“Montana Prohibits Local Authorities From Enforcing Federal Gun Laws“), Montana has also made it illegal to be an illegal alien within the State of Montana.
Montana Bans Sanctuary Cities For Illegal Immigrants
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation banning so-called sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants within his state on Wednesday. The move is largely symbolic since Montana does not have any sanctuary cities, though it is representative of state GOP executives pushing back as President Joe Biden and a Democratic Congress continue to push progressive reforms. Former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, vetoed similar legislation in 2019.
“We are a nation of laws, and immigration laws will be enforced in Montana,” Gianforte said in a statement, according to The Associated Press.
The bill bars state and local police from refusing to comply with federal law or work with Immigration and Customs Officials to apprehend and deport illegal immigrants. The law also grants authority to Montana’s attorney general to pursue legal action against cities and localities that do not comply.
Rule of Law – how about that! Somebody still cares that illegal is ILLEGAL and against the Law. Don’t like it, change the Law – and Executive Orders only affect government agencies and personnel.
“Guidance” is a word that has taken on the form of Law – and it should be taken out of the hands and mouths of the Government FOREVER. Guidance means voluntary coaching – not a reason to be fined or imprisoned. Yet, that’s what many of Americans
