Oppose H.R. 32: The No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
H.R. 32, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, is an extreme Republican attempt to punish cities and states that refuse to act as ICE’s personal deputies. This bill would strip federal funding from cities and states that won’t assist with mass deportations—including funding for school meals, public transit, disaster relief, and public health programs.
This bill is part of a broader push by anti-immigrant lawmakers to penalize “sanctuary cities”—jurisdictions that have policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Sanctuary policies are designed to build trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, making cities safer by encouraging crime reporting and cooperation with police.
Stripping vital funding over immigration policy is reckless, cruel, and legally dubious. This bill ignores the 10th Amendment, which protects states and cities from federal overreach. Courts have repeatedly ruled that the federal government cannot force states to carry out federal policies, yet this bill seeks to undermine that precedent.
Call your representatives and demand they vote NO on H.R. 32 to protect immigrant communities, local decision-making, and essential public services.
Contacts for this topic:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to demand [REP/SEN NAME] oppose H.R. 32, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, which would strip funding from sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to enforce federal immigration policies. This legislation would take away school meals, disaster relief, and public health funding—hurting millions of American families, children, and local economies.
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