States Authorized to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws Locally
This bill grants state and local governments the authority to create and enforce their own civil and criminal penalties for conduct already prohibited under federal immigration laws. This change means local police and state authorities could become directly involved in immigration enforcement, potentially increasing enforcement actions at the state level. State penalties cannot exceed federal limits.
Key points
State and local governments gain the power to enact and enforce penalties for violations of federal immigration laws.
Local law enforcement agencies may take on roles previously reserved for federal immigration authorities.
Any penalties imposed by states must not exceed the severity of the corresponding federal penalties.
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