The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Big Beautiful Bill, and the Senate is deciding whether to do so. Among the details being debated is whether, and if so to what extent, to permit individuals and businesses to deduct state and local taxes (SALT) in calculating income subject to the federal income tax.¹

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform just held a hearing² in which the governors of New York, Illinois, and Minnesota were asked to justify their policies of providing sanctuary to illegal aliens. This, while Los Angeles is embroiled in violence and destruction as illegal aliens and their allies attack and brawl with some law enforcement officers who are attempting to enforce immigration law, and against others trying to restore peace and protect people and property.

A total of 31 states and the District of Columbia have, in whole or in part, declared themselves in rebellion³ against U.S. immigration laws. Twelve states have proudly proclaimed themselves to be sanctuaries for illegal aliens, and cities and counties in 19 additional states have done the same.⁴

Immigration laws are not the only ones some states have decided to flout.