Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on CT’s Response to DOJ Re: “Sanctuary Policies”

Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s response to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi regarding the state’s “sanctuary policies”. (Click here for the letter.)

“Gov. Lamont really, really doesn’t want the term ‘sanctuary state’ applied to Connecticut.

And he’s right.

The term ‘supersanctuary’ state is more appropriate for Connecticut.

In his letter, Gov. Lamont fails to remind Attorney General Bondi that he and Connecticut Democrats prohibit local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities – including for those who have been convicted for violent felonies. Some examples:

1. Contamination of water supply or food supply for terrorist purposes
2. Damage to public transportation property for terrorist purpose
3. Strangulation
4. Assault of an elderly/blind or disabled person in the second degree with a firearm

Maybe all that slipped his mind?

Republicans will continue to stand for law and order, and we will continue to stand with victims of violent crime.”