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Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) addressed the House of Representatives in support of the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, which provides a civil remedy for individuals harmed by sanctuary jurisdiction policies.
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
“I thank the gentleman from North Carolina for yielding me time. The greatest commitment I make to my constituents in Texas’ 25th District is to keep them and their families safe.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's abrupt delay in launching a massive deportation effort aimed at families in several American cities — including Houston — drew responses divided along partisan lines.
After exchanges via news release, Twitter and a phone call, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi successfully lobbied Trump to hold off on deporting immigrants around the country. Trump announced the delay in Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids via Twitter on Saturday.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R-TX) released the following statement on the recent delay of ICE raids:
The deployment of the troops, who are under the governor's command, would cost the state additional funding beyond the $800 million lawmakers allocated in the legislative session to fulfill a federal government responsibility.
Abbott said the action was necessary because federal authorities have apprehended 45,000 people crossing the border illegally in the last three weeks.
BY: ROGER WILLIAMS
The question about our nation’s border security is not whether there is a crisis; there is. The question is, do we have the political courage to do something about it?
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) joined Fox Business’ Varney & Co. to discuss the need for border security and the status of government spending bill.
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), released the following statement Tuesday night following President Trump’s State of the Union Address to the nation:
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), released the following statement Tuesday night following President Trump’s State of the Union Address to the nation:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) joined Fox Business’ Varney & Co. to discuss the government shutdown, the need for border security and the status of the State of the Union.