Senators Rick Scott and Marsha Blackburn have introduced a resolution condemning recent attacks against federal law enforcement officers in Chicago and Illinois. The resolution comes amid concerns over violence directed at federal personnel in the region.
Senator Rick Scott stated, “It’s disgusting to see violence against our federal law enforcement officers in Chicago, enabled by a soft-on-crime mayor and governor. Every elected official should be condemning this violence, not cheering it on. President Trump made the right call to use federal help on the ground to keep Americans safe, while local leadership refuses to do so. These hardworking officers are just doing their jobs to keep others safe — they don’t deserve the hateful rhetoric and violence against them.”
Senator Marsha Blackburn commented, “Radical left officials in Illinois and Chicago have chosen to protect illegal aliens and violent criminals instead of law-abiding Americans and law enforcement officers. Their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement has opened agents up to attacks, endangered local communities, and empowered criminals. These federal agents are doing heroic work, and it’s time for local officials to restore law and order.”
The full text of the resolution is available online.
