CHAPTER 135

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1602

A Concurrent Resolution encouraging the Governor to fully cooperate with the policies of the Trump administration in enforcing federal immigration laws.

WHEREAS, The state of Kansas is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of its citizens; and

WHEREAS, Illegal immigration leads to severe repercussions for our entire state, including threats to public safety and public health via human trafficking, the deadly fentanyl crisis and strains on public resources; and

WHEREAS, The Trump administration has expressed a commitment to enforce immigration laws via a historic operation led by his border czar, including deportation; and

WHEREAS, The main priority of this massive operation is the deportation of illegal immigrants who have committed crimes; and

WHEREAS, This effort is a bipartisan effort, as evidenced by the bipartisan support of the Laken Riley Act, including by our entire congressional delegation; and

WHEREAS, Collaboration between state and federal authorities is essential for effective and efficient enforcement and to address the myriad challenges associated with illegal immigration; and

WHEREAS, Many states are at the forefront of the effort to secure the United States borders and work with the Trump administration to do so, and Kansas needs to join this effort; and

WHEREAS, Some states and local jurisdictions have indicated that they will resist the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the border and deport illegal immigrants; and

WHEREAS, Kansas, thus, needs to make it clear that we stand united in support of the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the United States borders, stop illegal immigration and protect our communities: Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas, the House of Representatives concurring therein: That the Legislature strongly urges the Governor to fully cooperate with the Trump administration in enforcing immigration laws in the state of Kansas, including the deportation of illegal immigrants; and

Be it further resolved: That the Legislature encourages the Governor to use lawful authority to help secure the United States borders, including offering assistance through the Kansas National Guard, as stated in resolutions adopted by the Legislature in 2024; and

Be it further resolved: That the Legislature will continue to support efforts aimed at securing the United States borders and reducing illegal immigration while fostering a legal immigration system that meets the needs of the state and our country; and

Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of State shall send an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Governor, members of the Kansas congressional delegation, President Donald J. Trump and relevant federal entities to promote awareness and collaboration on this vital issue.

Adopted by the House March 20, 2025.

Adopted by the Senate January 29, 2025.