Would the new gun law have prevented the Highland Park shooting? It’s doubtful
NBCMAR 18 2022
The actions of a hero citizen, police, and the FBI stopped another July 4 tragedy. We must now explore why and how these men were in the US illegally. Biden admin. policies have stripped Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of powers to question, arrest, detain, and expel illegal aliens. Details are emerging, but it looks like irresponsible and ineffective immigration enforcement policies could have been to blame.
Republicans are once again distracting from the gun issue with an attack on immigrants. As has been proven through several studies, immigrants, both documented and undocumented, are actually less likely to commit violent crimes than native-born US citizens. The GOP should support laws that make it harder for criminals to obtain weapons instead of deflecting blame.