Cross posted from American Lookout. Liberal mayors of liberal cities all over the United States are vowing to defy President Elect Trump on immigration law. They want their cities to remain sanctuary cities which is a violation of federal law.
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has a plan to deal with that in his state.
Twitchy reported:
Many progressive mayors in the U.S. have vowed to keep their cities a sanctuary for people in the country illegally in spite of condemnation from President-Elect Donald Trump, but what about state governors? Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was asked about it Sunday:
Check out this Twitter exchange:
@GregAbbott_TX just saw on @FoxNews that Austin pledges to remain a sanctuary city. Is there anything your office can do to reverse this?
— Ren (@that_ren) November 28, 2016
Yes. I'm going to sign a law that bans sanctuary cities. Also I've already issued an order cutting funding to sanctuary cities. #txlege https://t.co/uYXa2QFrvE
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 28, 2016
People responded positively, even Lou Dobbs:
Governor Abbott is a true leader and great American @realDonaldTrump #MAGA #AmericaFirst https://t.co/Klya1WvvTE
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) November 28, 2016
@GregAbbott_TX @that_ren @FoxNews God Bless Gov Abbot and God Bless Texas!
— RJ Ingold (@vepchl) November 28, 2016
What leadership looks like! https://t.co/YOsldgCE2G
— Desmo 🇺🇸 MAGA (@Desmo2010) November 28, 2016
Like a BOSS https://t.co/8b0X2T2jSw
— Sandy (@RightGlockMom) November 28, 2016
It’s so true!
Here’s a video report from FOX News. The subject comes up at the 2:57 mark.