Trump-Fueled ‘Kate’s Law’ Bill Moves to Battleground in Senate

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President Donald Trump rose to campaign fame on wave of promises to crack down on the border, citing the egregious murder of Californian Kate Steinle — who was shot by an illegal who was taking advantage of San Francisco’s sanctuary city status — as cause for massive concern.

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And now, before Congress, is Kate’s Law, a bill that would affix hefty penalties to illegals who commit crimes — crimes above and beyond entering America without legal permission, that is — and against cities that refuse to comply with federal immigration laws.

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Republicans in the House were backed by two dozen or so Democrats in voting in favor of this law.

But the Senate, now, must give its OK to the bill. And Democrats may not be so agreeable to its passage.

From the Hill:

Senate Democrats are expressing confidence that they’ll be able to block the bills if they are brought up for a vote.

“I will do whatever I can in order to stop them. These are only punitive in nature, they don’t deal with the totality of the reality of our immigration challenge, and as a continuing part of the Republican saga that only looks at one element, and looks at it in a way that is totally disproportionate,” Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said.

Democrats previously blocked similar proposals in 2015 and 2016. But a renewed push could force the 10 senators running for reelection in purple and red states won by Trump to take a tough, politically controversial vote.

A top House Democratic aide predicted that “Kate’s Law” would be used in campaign ads against vulnerable Democrats.

“The ad writes itself,” said the aide. “They’re gonna use Kate Steinle’s picture in a Willie Horton-style ad,” referring to a controversial 1988 TV ad used by President George H.W. Bush’s campaign against Michael Dukakis.

Red-state Democrats are remaining tightlipped about the two immigration bills amid the fight in the Senate over repealing ObamaCare.

But Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly (Ind.), Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.) previously voted to take up a bill toughening penalties on some undocumented immigrants who illegally re-enter the country after being deported.

A senior Senate Democratic aide questioned if Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) would bring up the House bills with Democrats still largely opposed to tougher immigration proposals.

“Nobody has changed their view on that to my knowledge. I’m not sure McConnell will even bring them up,” the aide said when asked if Democrats would be able to block the House bills similar to previous votes.

But Senate Republicans will likely face growing pressure to move a bill cracking down on illegal immigration after Trump praised the House-passed bill.

“Now that the House has acted, I urged the Senate to take up these bills, pass them, and send them to my desk. I am calling on all lawmakers to vote for these bills and to save American lives,” Trump said after the House’s vote.

Trump spoke of Steinle frequently during his campaign for the White House, saying her shooting — which came in broad dayllight, as she walked along a pier with her father — was a slap in the face to the Constitution, to law and order, to American citizens.

Kate Steinle was gunned down on a public pier in San Francisco by an illegal immigrant with a felony background who had been previously deported — and who was in the city because of its sanctuary shelter.

If Democrats halt the bill, voters will likely see it as pure partisanship, driven entirely by their leftist visions for open borders and amnesty.

More, from the Hill:

The House bill could have competition for Senate floor time as lawmakers prepare to return for a jam packed three-week session where they have a slew of must-pass bills and a looming fight over Trump’s FBI nominee.

But conservatives are already clamoring for the Senate to try to crack down on illegal immigration. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wants a vote this year and has introduced his own version of “Kate’s Law.”

“The House of Representatives took a tremendous step today to protect our national security and ensure the safety of our communities by passing Kate’s Law,” Cruz said after the House’s vote. “I look forward to the Senate swiftly taking up this bill and hopefully, passing it.”

Unlike the House bill, Cruz’s version includes a five-year minimum sentence for any undocumented immigrant who re-enters the country illegally after previously being deported twice or convicted of an aggravated felony.

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Mahou Shoujo
Mahou Shoujo
6 years ago

Defund all sanctuary cites and states, it is about time a few laws were enforced, one way or another. America is being played as a fool by the democrat islamic party.

Ron rockit
Ron rockit
6 years ago

The dems support of illegals is why hilary lost the election. Americans rightfully so did not want 650,000 arab refugees. America was chafing under the tyranny of the left and the cost of sanctuary cities. Trump will be elected again.

Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron rockit

Demoncratic? NO – ‘scuse me – DemonBRATic.

Philosophy
Philosophy
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron rockit

Are democratic socialist ? Then why not attack system of education that teach Marx’s communism/socialism, as an anti–civilized idealism, anti-freedom Idealism ? Is it freedom of expression? Let give second thought about freedom and freedom of speech

Drew the Infidel
Drew the Infidel
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron rockit

Friends don’t let friends vote commiecrat.

Mahou Shoujo
Mahou Shoujo
6 years ago

It is very revealing that there are no democrats who will say anything about the islamification of the party. Like all good minions they quietly submit, what a bunch of wankers.

Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner
6 years ago
Reply to  Mahou Shoujo

They have been bought and paid for, as have been some Repubs, like McCain.

Mahou Shoujo
Mahou Shoujo
6 years ago
Reply to  Mark Steiner

True, mccain is sort of a politician of whatever colour is in fashion at the moment, he is the poster boy for mandatory retirement from politics due to senility.

Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner
6 years ago

Well,who in the Senate will stand up and do the right thing?

Forget re-elections and all the trappings of “party trumps person” OR party trumps a critical issue in need of a decisive vote. Vote for the bloomin’ thing and do the right thing … for a change!

Jeff Moffitt
Jeff Moffitt
6 years ago

Make it legal to shoot em!

wilypagan
wilypagan
6 years ago

Happy 4th of July! So grateful to live in the greatest country in the world. Thank you to all vets and patriots.

Drew the Infidel
Drew the Infidel
6 years ago

As is the same with laws concerning voter integrity, there is NO innocent reason to be opposed to tougher laws on border security. As President Trump has so eloquently stated, “If you don’t have a border, you don’t have a country.” Look at the muddled mess of what was once Europe and dare to deny such is so.

Philosophy
Philosophy
6 years ago

The biggest trouble is not only Democrat, but leftist vision about politics. Citizen must attack at capital point, that is leftist ideologies in education. Leftist that is socialism/ communism is creating most most stupid politician who dare to support violent and rapist Muslim. There is no such thing as humanity to support religion like Islam, whose book openly preach about rape to non-muslim girl

Islam has world wide followers. From where to begin such fight ? Start from left wing politician, India is ruin by leftist, like Gandhi-Nehru-Ambedkar…..politicians of 1900…..read here Gandhi’s stupid vision about Islam….about so called leftist welfare state.. Muslims are same every where, and so left wing politicians. learn from bottom to top about left wing politicians.

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MerchantseamenD
Merchantseamen
6 years ago

Easy to de-fund sanctuary cities. First the feds tell the state we will no longer collect taxes from your state. Therefore we will not return taxes to your state. If you want money then you raise taxes on your citizens in said state. Dumocrats excel at adding taxes. The people will rise up and vote the clowns out. It would be mini Venezuela’s and Cuba’s. The only ones who would get rich are the lawyers with all the law suits flying around is the downside. I can dream can’t I.

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