Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony and Jorge Martinez: Dems Who Oppose Deporting Illegals Who Assault Police Disserve Americans

This op-ed originally appeared in the Daily Caller on June 4, 2024.

In a time when public safety and respect for law enforcement should be paramount, it is disheartening to witness a significant number of elected officials on the Left turning their backs on the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect us.

Recently, 148 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against a crucial bill aimed at detaining and deporting illegal aliens who assault police officers. This vote to protect criminal aliens is not only a betrayal of our law enforcement officers but also a disservice to the safety and well-being of American citizens and legal immigrants.

The Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act is straightforward, an unambiguous proposal to ensure that any illegal alien who assaults a police officer, firefighter or other first responder would face mandatory detention and deportation. This measure was designed to send a clear message: acts of violence by those in our country unlawfully against those who uphold our laws and safeguard our communities will not be tolerated. Yet, 148 Democrats chose to oppose this commonsense legislation, raising serious questions about their commitment to public safety and the rule of law.

Read the full op-ed in the Daily Caller here.