Banks Advances Anti-Illegal Immigration Initiative to Keep America Safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Senate reconvenes, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is continuing his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration by cosponsoring three pieces of legislation to strengthen immigration enforcement, protect American workers, and close the loopholes that fueled the border invasion under President Biden.

These bills would require all employers to verify new hires are legally authorized to work in the United States, ensure illegal aliens remain in detention instead of being released into American communities while they await immigration proceedings, and prohibit birth tourism.

Sen. Jim Banks (R- Ind.): "President Trump is restoring law and order back at our border, and Congress needs to back him up. These bills crack-down on the incentives that fueled the Biden border invasion, protect American workers, and work to make communities safer."

Senator Banks cosponsored the following bills:

• The Mandatory E-Verify Act, led by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), requires employers nationwide to use E-Verify to confirm employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. This legislation is supported by the Immigration Accountability Project, Federation for American Immigration Reform, NumbersUSA, Heritage Action and the National Immigration Center for Enforcement.

• The Detention Authority Clarification Act, led by Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), clarifies the Department of Homeland Security's authority to detain illegal aliens without releasing them on bond while they await immigration proceedings. This legislation is supported by the Immigration Accountability Project.

• The BACK OFF Act, led by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), prohibits foreign nationals from entering the United States for the purpose of birth tourism. This legislation is supported by the Immigration Accountability Project.

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