The spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act is the best way to stop this ongoing practice by several states.
It’s perplexing what certain state governments will go through to enforce unconstitutional gun control – including arming illegal aliens.
Normally, Federal Law prohibits such an act, stating “It shall be unlawful for any person…who, being an alien…is illegally or unlawfully in the United States…to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition.”
However, some states have gone as far as to hire illegal aliens to work as law enforcement, enabling them to actually possess a firearm in an effort to enforce gun control. There have been three notable cases thus far, in states like California and Illinois. But there could be countless more aside from that.
This is a cause for concern, especially considering thousands of illegal aliens are being arrested and deported through ICE’s ongoing program, as put in place by President Donald Trump upon his return to office early last year. So what can be done?
The Gun Owners of America have a simple solution – they are drawn up the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act.
“Our bill would criminalize the possession of firearms and ammunition for illegal aliens even in their capacity as law enforcement officers. This would rebalance the scales of justice so no illegal alien may ever be able to lawfully use a firearm to disarm an American citizen ever again. It will also allow the Trump Administration to prosecute anti-gun states for arming illegals and hiring them to work as armed law enforcement officers,” the group notes.
But the question is if the government would consider this Act – and, for that matter, punish those states trying to take advantage of abusing Federal Law.
Joining us to talk about GEAR further is Stephen Willeford, the “hero with a gun” who serves as spokesman for the group. We welcome him to the show!
Q&A:
- Is it a cause for concern to see some states employ illegal aliens in law enforcement roles? Especially considering everything that’s happening with ICE right now?
- Why would certain states employ them to begin with? Aren’t they concerned about potentially violating Federal Law?
- What does this say about public safety as a whole, especially if certain records of these officers go unchecked?
- Tell us more about the Stop Illegal Aliens Cop Act that Gun Owners of America is currently suggesting.
- What steps are the group taking to try and get action taken on this Act?
- Where do you see the argument surrounding gun rights and gun control going as the year moves on?
- You recently wrote a book called A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy, revolving around your 2017 “hero with a gun” situation. Tell us more about how this came together, and why it’s such an important read right now.
- Where can people find your book?
- Where can we learn more about you, as well as Gun Owners of America?
- You can learn more at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com. You can also read more about the Gun Owners of America at https://www.gunowners.org/.
About Stephen Willeford…
Stephen represents Gun Owners of America and is known around the country as the “good guy with the gun” for helping stop the largest Texas mass shooting in the history of the state in 2017. He is available to speak about all gun rights issues, as well as the importance of Gun Owners of America. He is the author of the book A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy. You can read more about him at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com.
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