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Letter Calls for Consequences for 'Sanctuary' Policies
Writer argues that politicians violating laws by protecting criminals and illegal immigrants must face penalties.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A letter to the editor published in The Washington Times criticizes 'sanctuary' policies and calls for consequences for politicians who are violating the law and their oath of office by protecting criminals and illegal immigrants. The writer argues that sanctuary cities are not mentioned in the Constitution and that possible penalties should include censure, loss of committee assignments, fines, and/or expulsion from Congress.
Why it matters
The letter reflects ongoing political debates around immigration and the role of federal versus state and local authorities in enforcing immigration laws. It highlights tensions between those who view 'sanctuary' policies as protecting vulnerable populations and those who see them as undermining the rule of law.
The details
The letter writer, Jim Hill from Laurel, Maryland, argues that the 'hatred and antisemitism' infecting the United Nations, universities, and elected officials shows that 'the Marxists have taken over the Democratic Party.' He says the 'socialists are winning the war' that his family members fought in the military. Hill claims that sanctuary cities are violating the Constitution and that there should be penalties for politicians supporting these policies, including censure, loss of committee assignments, fines, and expulsion from Congress. He suggests the president could convene a convention of states to confirm enforcement of federal laws, with states choosing to establish sanctuary cities potentially losing congressional representation.
- The letter was published on February 9, 2026.
The players
Jim Hill
A resident of Laurel, Maryland who wrote the letter to the editor criticizing 'sanctuary' policies.
President Trump
The former U.S. president referenced in the letter as having had 'remarkable success in reducing war around the world.'
What they’re saying
“Sanctuary cities are not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. Politicians are violating the law and their oath of office protecting criminals and illegal immigrants.”
— Jim Hill (The Washington Times)
“Possible penalties ought to include censure, loss of committee assignments, fines and/or expulsion from Congress.”
— Jim Hill (The Washington Times)
The takeaway
This letter reflects the ongoing political debates around immigration policies and the role of federal, state, and local authorities in enforcing immigration laws. It highlights the tensions between those who view 'sanctuary' policies as protecting vulnerable populations and those who see them as undermining the rule of law.
