Did You Know?
Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic drug—just a few grains can cause a fatal overdose.
The Facts:
- Fentanyl is involved in 70% of all overdose deaths in the U.S., making it the most lethal drug threat in the country.
- In 2024, the DEA seized over 380 million lethal doses of fentanyl—enough to kill every American.
- One in four cocaine samples and one in eight meth samples tested by DEA labs contained fentanyl, showing widespread contamination of non-opioid drugs.
- More than 47 million Americans aged 12 and older reported using illegal drugs in the past 30 days.
Did You Know? Sanctuary Cities & Public Safety
Sanctuary policies may be well-intentioned, but their real-world impact is clear: they make it harder to protect our communities. These policies are now in place across dozens of jurisdictions—and the consequences are measurable.
The Facts:
- Over 30 cities and several states—including California, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Washington—have adopted sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- Sanctuary cities report significantly higher crime rates, averaging 1,442 crimes per 100,000 residents, compared to 955 in non-sanctuary cities.
- In 2020, sanctuary states accounted for nearly 70% of all drug overdose deaths in the U.S., underscoring the link between sanctuary policies and illegal drug trafficking.
- Sanctuary laws often prevent ICE from accessing jails, courthouses, and public records—even when individuals have prior felony convictions or ties to transnational gangs.
- Cities like Chicago, Denver, and New York have refused to notify ICE when releasing violent offenders, creating dangerous gaps in enforcement.
