Increased State Powers in Illegal Immigration Enforcement
This act allows state and local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws concerning unlawful entry into the U.S. This means local police and prosecutors can now act on matters previously handled by federal authorities. This could lead to an increase in arrests and legal proceedings at the state level.
Key points
State and local law enforcement can now enforce federal immigration laws prohibiting unlawful entry into the United States.
State prosecutors are authorized to initiate prosecutions for federal immigration law violations in U.S. District Courts.
The act effectively overturns a previous Supreme Court decision that limited state authority in this area.
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