SJR 17 Summary

• Calls on Congress to immediately pass federal legislation titled "Kate's Law" establishing a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in federal prison for individuals who illegally return to the United States after deportation and prior felony conviction

• References the July 1, 2015 death of Kathryn (Kate) Steinle, killed by an undocumented immigrant who had been deported five times and convicted of seven felonies, and was protected by San Francisco's sanctuary city policies

• Criticizes sanctuary cities, including San Francisco, for harboring deported criminals and refusing to cooperate with federal deportation requests, citing violations of the U.S. Constitution and elected officials' sworn duties

• Asserts that border security and federal enforcement of immigration law are necessary components of immigration policy to protect public safety

• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and California's congressional delegation