January 24, 2017

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris Statement on Immigration Executive Orders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the announcement of new executive orders by President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs and former California Attorney General, released the following statement.

"These executive orders will harm public safety, tear families apart, and jeopardize national security. Directing a deportation force to break up immigrant families contributing to our country is not a show of strength, it damages our communities and erodes local economies. Forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for a wall isn't a solution, it's a political gesture. And telling cities they must deny public safety, education and health care services to children and families living within their jurisdiction will not make us more secure, it will mean fewer crimes reported and more families living in fear.

"In its first few days, this new Administration has consistently acted against the interests of those who are voiceless and vulnerable. As a career prosecutor and as a senator representing the state with the highest number of immigrants, I'd urge my colleagues in Congress to uphold America's tradition of standing up to protect these communities."

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