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U.S. Senator Jim Banks Threatens To Pull Grants From IMPD

FILE - Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., speaking during the Republican National Convention, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) – U.S. Senator Jim Banks is threatening to pull federal grants from IMPD and other agencies that block immigration raids.

In an interview with News 8’s All Indiana Politics, Banks blasted IMPD Chief Chris Bailey for saying the department won’t assist with immigration sweeps. Bailey argued local police don’t have the authority to enforce federal immigration laws and don’t check immigration status during routine investigations.

“My message to the police chief and others who block deportations, especially of violent criminals, is that I’m exploring ways to take away your federal grants if you don’t support the federal government,” Banks said.

A strong supporter of immigration sweeps since the Trump administration, Banks highlighted ICE’s daily arrests of over 1,000 suspected undocumented immigrants, insisting the Biden administration knows where they are.

He also praised Governor Mike Braun’s order for state law enforcement to help federal officials when needed.

Banks argued there should be no exceptions for undocumented immigrants in mixed-status families and downplayed any economic impact. He says that immigrant-rights groups estimate many farm and construction workers are undocumented but believes employers should hire legal immigrants or U.S. citizens instead.

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2 comments

Slacker06 February 4, 2025 at 8:22 am

It is impossible to understand why local law enforcement officials and their mayor bosses would rather have criminal invaders wandering their streets preying on innocent citizens rather than help federal immigration officials rid their jurisdictions of these criminals. Mayoral elections are fast approaching. I suggest you vote for law and order rather than for the criminals.

Not to support ICE and CPB is insanity.

I remind all involved in such skeevy activity if they obstruct or hide criminal invaders they violate 8US Code 1325 and face jail and fines.

Lefties like to remind us that “No One Is Above The Law.”

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Clone Jim Banks February 5, 2025 at 11:05 am

I wish Todd Young was like Jim Banks…..Todd needs Primaried!!

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