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 it a threat to public safety and linking it to sanctuary policies and illegal immigration. He cited the 2024 killing of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by undocumented immigrants as an example of failed Democratic policies. Cornyn introduced the Sanctuary City Elimination Act to condition federal funding on compliance with immigration enforcement. He tied the issue to broader political debates, including recent security incidents and the upcoming election.
- ▪Senator John Cornyn accused Democrats of holding DHS funding hostage, undermining public safety and aiding sanctuary city policies.
- ▪Cornyn referenced the 2024 killing of Jocelyn Nungaray by illegal immigrants as evidence of flawed immigration policies under the Biden administration.
- ▪His Sanctuary City Elimination Act would block federal funds to sanctuary cities and protect law enforcement who cooperate with ICE.
- ▪The DHS is experiencing its longest funding lapse in history, hampering its operations amid rising security concerns.
- ▪Cornyn linked the funding debate to the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, arguing Democrats undermine agencies protecting national leaders.
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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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