Senate approves Schmitt’s $350 million fund to arrest criminal aliens released by sanctuary cities

Eric Schmitt effort to thwart sanctuary cities included in $71B border bill

Bill passed by Senate to fund border security through 2029 includes $350 million for ICE getting more resources for arresting immigrants freed by sanctuary areas.

Senate approves Schmitt’s $350 million fund to arrest criminal aliens released by sanctuary cities

The U.S. Senate has passed a $350 million fund to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens.  The funding is included in the Senate reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.  Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, authored the measure. He said the money will give federal agents the resources to arrest criminals walking out of jails in sanctuary cities.  “Sanctuary cities created one of the most in…