The Arizona Senate passed three bills this week combating illegal immigration in the state. Sponsored by Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-Flagstaff), the legislation requires state and local police to notify federal law enforcement when an illegal immigrant is arrested, requires state agencies to share information about illegal immigrants with the federal government and prohibits financial institutions from accepting identification from illegal immigrants.
“In the first 13 months of his term, President Donald J. Trump has done wonders to reverse the crisis at our southern border that was caused by the previous administration,” Rogers said in a press release. “As much as President Trump’s actions have corrected the lawlessness that besieged our state for four long years, we know there is more to be done to ensure lasting law and order for the administrations that follow. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and introduce these bills that would fortify state cooperation with the federal government and strengthen banking requirements and enforcement to discourage illegal aliens from utilizing key services. While Republicans are on board with these bills, it’s time for my Democrat colleagues to put politics aside and join us to enhance protections for our citizens.”
The Senate Fact Sheet for Senate Bill (SB) 1055 states that it “Requires the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S. ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) to be immediately notified when a law enforcement official or agency arrests a person who is unlawfully present in the United States.” The bill also clarifies that “An official or agency of this state or a county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state may not limit or restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent allowed by federal law.”
There are nine law enforcement agencies that have entered into 287(g) partnerships with ICE. The Pinal Board of Supervisors recently sued Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller over his agreement to conduct roving patrols, attempting to cancel it. However, other county attorneys around the country have successfully partnered with ICE. The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office in Pennsylvania signed a 287(g) agreement with ICE this month.
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