Senator Lindsey Graham Calls for End to Sanctuary City Policies in Series of Posts
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican representing South Carolina, published a series of posts on January 26, 2026, criticizing sanctuary city policies and emphasizing his support for increased border security measures.
In an initial post at 15:24 UTC, Graham stated, “Ending sanctuary city policies is common sense. Stay tuned.”
An hour later, he expanded on his position by directly addressing the Democratic Party’s approach to immigration policy. In his second post at 16:19 UTC, Graham wrote, “Democrats care more about protecting the chaos created by sanctuary city policies than funding and securing our border to keep Americans safe. I will always stand for fully funding border security programs, supporting law enforcement and ending sanctuary city policies forever.”
Graham concluded with a brief endorsement of another statement at 17:28 UTC, writing simply, “Spot on, Mark.”
Sanctuary cities are jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities. The debate over these policies has been ongoing in the United States for several years. Proponents argue that such policies foster trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, while opponents like Senator Graham contend they undermine national security and public safety.
Senator Graham has previously advocated for stricter immigration controls and increased funding for border security initiatives during his tenure in Congress.
