House Republicans are urging sanctuary city mayors to testify next month regarding the impact of their policies on public safety and their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The GOP-controlled House Committee on Oversight and Reform, led by U.S. Rep. James Comer, is launching an investigation into sanctuary cities across the United States to assess their compliance with federal immigration laws.
Comer has sent letters to the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, requesting documents and information related to their sanctuary policies. The mayors have been asked to testify at a public hearing scheduled for February 11.