"Debate Over Sanctuary Policies Reignites After Murder of Grand Rapids Woman"

Michigan House Republican Matt Hall introduced legislation to remove sanctuary community policies in places like Kalamazoo and Kent Counties following the murder of a Grand Rapids woman allegedly at the hands of an undocumented immigrant. Supporters argue that enforcing immigration laws will make communities safer, while opponents believe sanctuary policies are beneficial for people of any documentation status and that removing them will take away power from local law enforcement. The alleged killer, Brandon Ortiz-Vite, had a criminal record and had been removed from the country in 2020.