POLI 1001  week 2 American Government and Politics Essay

Keely Gibbons-Bassett
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Oz, 90210
[Date]October 25, 2015
The Honorable Bill Nelson
State Senator – D
716 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington D.C. 20510

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The Honorable Bill Nelson,
I’m writing this letter in response to the Sanctuary Cities Bill that will soon be considered by the senate and I would like to urge you to support this bill. It is my understanding that this bill will hold sanctuary jurisdictions accountable for defying the federal law, to increase the penalties for individuals who illegally re-renter the United States after they have already been removed, and to provide protections for the state and local law enforcement officers who cooperate with federal law enforcement.
I support this bill because I believe it is a bill that will improve safety in communities and also help to lower the overall crime rates. This country was founded by immigrants, however, the difference in these situations is the criminal activity. If we want to preserve our nation we cannot let it be run over by illegal aliens who can’t play by the rules.
There are currently over 200 jurisdictions that do not honor U.S. immigration and customs enforcement requests for detention. I realize the theory behind sanctuary cities is to create trust and peace between law enforcement and immigrants. While it is intended to create a safe environment, nearly one fourth of arrested illegal aliens have a felony charge or conviction. (PR, N. 2015). Roughly 1,900 of released offenders will reoffend within an eight month period which accounts for 7,491 new crimes.
The outrage of the murder of Kathryn Steinle by an illegal alien with seven felony convictions and five prior deportations has started a new wave of anger through America. (PR, N. 2015). That is the basis of the importance of this bill going before the senate. The amount of crime in America is overwhelming and I feel that we need to take any steps we can to prevent future crimes.

POLI 1001  week 2 American Government and Politics Essay