U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Issues Statement on Governor Greg Abbott’s Unlawful Demands Interfering with Local Law Enforcement

Washington – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statement following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's call to "remove from office any officeholder who promotes sanctuary cities.":

"How about removing those from office who make up the law to suit their own political needs! Neither Governor Abbott nor the Legislature have any authority to remove a duly elected Sheriff, whose office is established by the Texas Constitution. The Governor shows contempt for both the Texas Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. Ours is not a "sanctuary " city or county, but a refuge from anti-immigrant hysteria, with a strong commitment to effective law enforcement. Governor Abbott and his cronies have tried to remove me personally from office more than once; he will be equally unsuccessful trying to eliminate others who don't fit his narrow Republican political mold."

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