Idaho Rep. Dale Hawkins Exposes the $900M Illegal Immigration Cover-Up | 04-09-26

Idaho State Rep. Dale Hawkins joins Sam Bushman on Liberty RoundTable to break down eight immigration bills introduced this legislative session, and why nearly all of them failed. From auditing hospitals and schools to targeting NGOs harboring illegals, Dale reveals how the ag and dairy lobby, the Sheriff's Association, and bureaucratic resistance are blocking transparency on a problem that's costing Idaho taxpayers up to $900 million a year. 0:34 — Intro to Rep. Dale Hawkins 2:20 — Illegal immigration is the hot topic 3:28 — The eight bills explained (auditing hospitals, schools, refugees) 4:37 — The $500M–$900M cost to Idaho taxpayers 9:32 — Sheriff's Association fights 287(g) 10:48 — House Bill 659 & the sheriff accountability debate 16:48 — Ag & dairy lobby exposed 22:00 — What's next & closing thoughts 22:16 — House Bill 700: criminalizing hiring of illegals Call to Action: Follow Rep. Dale Hawkins on X at @DaleHawkinsID and find his contact info at the Idaho State Capitol website. Call your own state rep and demand the same transparency. Share this episode and help We the People get a seat at the table.