Rep. Evans Votes to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration

WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Gabe Evans voted to prioritize arresting illegal immigrants who commit crimes by supporting the Laken Riley Act.

“As the grandson of an immigrant and a former police officer, I support efforts to prioritize deporting gangsters, not grandmas. Nationally, the first step in addressing our broken immigration system is helping local law enforcement crush the gangs and career criminals terrorizing our communities.

However, the sad reality is Colorado law prohibits law enforcement from honoring an ICE detainer. Until our state stops prioritizing dangerous illegal immigrants over public safety, Colorado will be stuck in a tailspin,” said Congressman Evans.

The Laken Riley Act helps law enforcement protect their communities by:

• Requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit theft-related crimes, such as shoplifting, as defined by state and local law.
• Allowing states to sue Executive Branch officials if immigration actions such as parole, violation of detention requirements, or other policy failures harm that state or its citizens.

For more information on Evans’ immigration policy position, read his op-ed here.