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Representative Andy Biggs has introduced a bill that would prevent federal authorities from allowing undocumented immigrants who stand accused or convicted of serious crimes to walk the streets.
The fact that we need legislation to accomplish this is astounding, but apparently we do.
Arizona's Morning News interviewed Congressman Andy Biggs on the introduction of "Grant's Law," what it's about, and what the bill hopes to accomplish.
Published: Friday, January 13, 2017 | Runtime: 4:03
An Arizona Republican is again trying to pass federal legislation that would require illegal immigrants charged with deportable crimes to be jailed.
The bill is dubbed "Grant's law" after Grant Ronnebeck, a Mesa man who police say was slain in 2015 over the purchase of cigarettes by an illegal immigrant already convicted of felony burglary.
BY KTAR.COM
JANUARY 5, 2017 AT 11:59 AM
The first day on a new job usually is limited to introductions and getting settled; no heavy lifting. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona's experience was completely different.
His first day with the 115th Congress on Tuesday included a swearing-in then joining Republican colleagues' first steps towards repealing "Obamacare."
