WATCH: Cornyn tears into Dems for holding DHS 'hostage' and failing the No. 1 'non-negotiable' for America
Senator John Cornyn criticized Democrats for withholding funding from the Department of Homeland Security, calling public safety a 'non-negotiable' priority. He linked the funding lapse to broader concerns about sanctuary policies and illegal immigration. Cornyn cited the 2024 killing of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by undocumented immigrants as an example of failed border policies.
- ▪Senator John Cornyn accused Democrats of holding DHS funding hostage to avoid supporting immigration enforcement.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security is experiencing its longest funding lapse in history, hampering its operations.
- ▪Cornyn introduced the Sanctuary City Elimination Act to block federal funds from going to cities that do not comply with ICE detainers.
- ▪He cited the 2024 killing of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old U.S. citizen, by two illegal immigrants as evidence of flawed immigration policies.
- ▪Cornyn linked Democratic policies to the 'defund police' movement and argued they are endangering public safety.
- ▪There are growing national concerns over violent crimes involving illegal immigrants and threats to national security.
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Homeland Security WATCH: Cornyn tears into Dems for holding DHS 'hostage' and failing the No. 1 'non-negotiable' for America Sen Cornyn cited the killing of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by illegal immigrants as evidence of failed Democratic policies By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published April 28, 2026 4:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas senator calls out Democrats over DHS funding, sanctuary fights amid homeland chaos Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, called out Democrats over Homeland Security funding and sanctuary policy fights amid threats to national security. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Longtime Texas Republican Sen.
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