Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) fired a salvo at sanctuary cities Thursday, unveiling the No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act to yank tax-exempt municipal bond privileges from jurisdictions that defy federal immigration laws.
In a release Thursday, Mace demanded the measure’s inclusion in the upcoming reconciliation bill, arguing that cities shielding illegal immigrants shouldn’t enjoy federal financial perks while flouting U.S. sovereignty.
The push follows a contentious House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday, where Mace blasted mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City—sanctuary strongholds—for evading questions about their policies.
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“These rogue activist sanctuary city politicians refuse to enforce the law, and expect taxpayers to subsidize their chaos,” Mace said. “If they want to turn their cities into safe havens for criminals, they can do it without federal perks.”
Mace didn’t mince words about the hearing, where the mayors—Michelle Wu, Brandon Johnson, Mike Johnston, and Eric Adams—faced scrutiny over crime linked to illegal immigrants.
“These mayors sat in front of Congress and dodged every question like cowards,” she charged. “Not one of them could defend their violation of federal law. Not one of them had the guts to acknowledge the devastation they’ve caused.” She pointed to cases of rape, murder, and molestation by illegal aliens, slamming the mayors’ “zero remorse” as a call to action.
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The No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act would hit these cities in their wallets, revoking a key tax advantage that lowers borrowing costs for infrastructure and services. Mace sees it as a fitting punishment for what she calls “lawlessness,” aligning with President Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on sanctuary jurisdictions.
By folding it into the reconciliation bill—a budget-focused measure that can pass with a simple Senate majority—she aims to fast-track the policy into law, bypassing filibuster hurdles.
The proposal amplifies a growing GOP offensive, echoing Rep. Chip Roy’s Deportation Compliance Act and lawsuits from Trump’s DOJ against sanctuary states. Critics argue it could strain city budgets, hiking costs for residents, while supporters hail it as a long-overdue reckoning. “This bill belongs in the reconciliation package to stop this once and for all—no more handouts for sanctuary cities,” Mace insisted.
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As Congress gears up for budget talks, Mace’s legislation throws another log on the immigration fire, testing Republican unity and Democratic resolve. Whether it gains traction, it’s a loud signal: sanctuary cities’ days of federal favoritism may be numbered.
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