Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Senator Jim Banks, a U.S. Senator representing Indiana, posted a series of statements on his Twitter account in October 2025 addressing narcoterrorism, drug cartels, and immigration policy. In his tweets, Banks expressed support for former President Donald Trump's approach to drug trafficking and criticized Illinois' sanctuary policies.
On October 19, 2025, Banks wrote: "President Trump is putting narcoterrorists on notice. Send drugs to America and there will be consequences. I stand with him 100%."
The following day, October 20, 2025, Banks continued his commentary: "The drug cartels declared war on us a long time ago. I’m glad President Trump is fighting back. My op-ed in the New York Post: https://t.co/hQS6InJG4p"
Later that same day, Banks addressed the impact of Illinois' immigration policies on Indiana: "A Hoosier is dead because of Illinois’ “sanctuary” policies. Pritzker attacks ICE and protects illegal immigrants. That lawlessness spills into Indiana and now an innocent man is gone. Enough!! https://t.co/RFy2gYaAZG"
Sanctuary policies refer to local or state measures that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Illinois has enacted such policies in recent years, which some critics argue may complicate efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain individuals suspected of violating immigration laws. Proponents of sanctuary policies contend they improve trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement.
Senator Banks' comments reflect ongoing national debates over border security, narcotics trafficking, and the role of local jurisdictions in immigration enforcement.
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