Following his vote in support of H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement:
"It is shameful that state and local governments allow the existence of sanctuary cities. It is equally shameful that these sanctuary cities are eligible to receive federal grants. The practice of rewarding cities that brazenly disregard the rule of law must end. That's why H.R. 3009 is such a good piece of legislation. It will withhold certain grant money from any city that, 'has in effect any law, policy, or procedure prohibiting or restricting communication with the Immigration and Naturalization Service or other government entity regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status.'
Illegal immigration is an epidemic problem in our nation. When cities are actively working to undermine the enforcement of our immigration laws, chaos ensues, like in San Francisco. That is why it is so important to support legislation designed to enforce consequences for those who wish to further rip to shreds an already broken immigration system."