Andy Harris U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Andy Harris U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Andy Harris, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 1st district, has expressed his views on various legislative and immigration issues through a series of tweets. Harris, who succeeded Frank Kratovil in 2011, is known for his strong stance on immigration enforcement and public safety measures.
On January 22, 2025, Rep. Andy Harris tweeted about sanctuary jurisdictions, stating that they "ask for federal dollars and, with the other hand, protect illegal immigrants from the reach of federal law —including deportation law." He emphasized that these jurisdictions "can’t have it both ways" and advocated for prosecuting leaders who block deportation orders. "Sanctuary Jurisdictions on one hand..."
Later that day, Harris announced the passage of the Laken Riley Act via another tweet. He stated that the act is now passed and headed to the President's desk, highlighting Congress's efforts to ensure American safety: "The Laken Riley Act is now PASSED and on its way to the President’s desk." "The Laken Riley Act is now PASSED..."
On January 23, 2025, Rep. Harris warned Maryland state and local officials who obstruct ICE enforcement actions in a tweet linking additional information: "Maryland state and local officials who obstruct ICE enforcement have been warned." "Maryland state and local officials..."
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