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Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Stop the Release of Dangerous Criminal Immigrants
Jun 13, 2011 -
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is a cosponsor of H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act. This bill will allow Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain dangerous criminal immigrants beyond six months who are under orders of removal but cannot be deported. “Because of a court ruling, law ...
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Simpson Signs Amicus Brief, Supports Arizona
Jul 21, 2010 -
Congressman Mike Simpson has signed an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court” brief, in support of the State of Arizona, which has been sued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The suit challenges the state’s strict new immigration law, SB 1070, which helps law enforcement more effectively imp...
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Simpson Pushes for Border Security on Public Lands
Apr 22, 2010 -
Congressman Simpson expressed his concern about border security on land managed by the Department of the Interior along the southern border of the United States. The recent death of Arizona rancher Robert Krentz, who was murdered by an illegal alien who entered the country through the San Bernardino...
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Simpson asks Obama to Increase Border Agents
Oct 2, 2009 -
In a letter addressed to President Obama, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, along with other Members of Congress, requested the President increase the number of border agents to ensure that we are able to protect our nation’s borders. The letter stated the need for securing our borders is a top nation...
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