John,

A quick update on our campaign:

We’ve been crossing the state with a message of restoring law and order and fighting the culture of crime and lawlessness that’s infecting our communities. My opponent doesn’t like to talk too much about crime, but when the News & Observer asked our opinions about an immigration bill that could resurface in the state legislature this year, the contrast in our responses was stark.

The issue is a bill requiring sheriffs to comply with ICE detainers if a criminal illegal immigrant is arrested in their communities. Rather than give ICE custody of the criminal, some woke sheriffs in Democratic counties release them back onto the streets. And guess what? The criminals often reoffend.

The legislature passed a bill several years ago to require sheriffs to comply with ICE and detain illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes. Roy Cooper vetoed it, but the legislature now has veto-proof majorities and could bring it up again in the upcoming session. The News & Observer asked both of us our position on that bill. Here were the responses:

“Rep. Jackson supports law enforcement’s authority to detain and prosecute criminals no matter their immigration status. We need to ensure that sheriffs are supported in making the decisions that are best for their communities.”
- Jeff Jackson, via a campaign spokesperson

“Yes. Open borders Democrats have abused executive power nationally and locally to disarm the mechanisms of immigration law designed to protect Americans from criminal illegal aliens. Sanctuary sheriffs, including some in North Carolina, made a political show of refusing to cooperate with ICE detainers. Now, Americans like Laken Riley are reaping the whirlwind Democrats have sown, and even Democrats widely acknowledge, finally, the crisis they have created. It’s time for the return of law and order. The General Assembly should require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE detainers. As AG, I’ll see to it they do.”
- Dan Bishop

One candidate wants to detain criminals. One candidate wants to give sheriffs the flexibility to release criminal illegals into our communities. What more do you need to know?

On the Trail

Last week, before heading back to Washington, I met supporters in Pinehurst and out East in Dare County. I include a couple of photos below. Jo and I continued to be humbled and grateful for the support we’ve received from every corner of the state.

Thank you.

Dan