Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the End Sanctuary Cities Act to permanently end sanctuary jurisdictions by penalizing state and local officials who willfully interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
The bill addresses sanctuary policies . . .
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Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the End Sanctuary Cities Act to permanently end sanctuary jurisdictions by penalizing state and local officials who willfully interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
The bill addresses sanctuary policies . . .