Senator Lindsey Graham discusses the costs and dangers of sanctuary city policies at a Senate Budget Committee hearing.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Graham addresses sanctuary city policies: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham held a hearing titled "Sanctuary Cities: The Cost of Undermining Law and Order," focusing on the implications of sanctuary policies implemented in over 200 cities and 12 states. He emphasized that these policies pose risks to public safety, alleging the release of 10,000 criminals who subsequently committed more crimes.
Controversial example discussed: Graham referenced the murder case of Stephanie Minter by Abdul Jalloh, an illegal immigrant, to illustrate the dangers associated with sanctuary jurisdictions. He argued that failure to deport individuals like Jalloh leads to tragic outcomes and questioned the logic of retaining such individuals in the country.
Party disagreements highlighted: The senator criticized Senate Democrats for opposing funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless specific demands regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement are met. Graham claimed this creates obstacles to effective immigration control and suggested a need for a shift in ideology regarding sanctuary city policies.
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Lindsey Graham Fundraising
Lindsey Graham recently disclosed $250.6K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 401st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 65.7% came from individual donors.
Graham disclosed $2.0M of spending. This was the 17th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Graham disclosed $13.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 12th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Lindsey Graham Net Worth
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Lindsey Graham Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Lindsey Graham:
- S.3859: A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
- S.3805: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
- S.3781: A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
- S.3765: Medal of Sacrifice Act
- S.3744: A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
- S.3740: Save the Kurds Act
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2026 South Carolina US Senate Election
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