SRES451-119

That the Senate— condemns all attacks on Federal law enforcement in the State of Illinois; recognizes that the State Government of Illinois and the city Government of Chicago have failed in their fundamental obligation to protect their residents from violent crime; commends the brave men and women of Federal law enforcement and all support personnel for their heroic work during this public safety crisis in Illinois; condemns any and all efforts by State or local governments, or by organized groups to obstruct, impede, or interfere with the lawful execution of Federal immigration law enforcement operations; condemns the implementation of pro-criminal prosecutorial policies that have contributed to the dramatic increase in violent crime in Chicago; condemns the prioritization of politics over the safety and well-being of Illinois residents, particularly those in vulnerable communities; reaffirms the exclusive authority of the Federal Government to regulate immigration and to enforce immigration laws; recognizes that the Federal Government has a responsibility to protect all people of the United States from violent crime, particularly when State and local governments have abdicated this fundamental obligation through the implementation of failed criminal justice policies; supports all necessary measures to protect Federal law enforcement personnel and Federal facilities in Illinois from violent assault, intimidation, and obstruction; supports the prosecution, to the fullest extent of Federal law, of all individuals and groups who engage in violence, intimidation, or sabotage against Federal law enforcement; and encourages all State and local governments to support and protect our brave Federal law enforcement officers and support staff.