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Senate passes bill allowing arrests of people unlawfully present anywhere in Ohio
Summary
The Ohio Senate on June 17 passed Senate Bill 172, which specifies that people unlawfully present in the United States are not privileged from arrest anywhere in Ohio, a measure that drew extended debate about due process, local control and impacts on courts and immigrant communities.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Senate on June 17 passed Senate Bill 172, a measure that specifies people unlawfully present in the United States "are not privileged from arrest" anywhere in the state, by a vote of 23 yeas to 8 nays.
The bill’s sponsor, Senator Rogner, said the measure reaffirms that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that Ohio should not be a refuge for people who entered the country illegally. "If you are in this country legally, you have no reason to be afraid, and we welcome you here," Rogner said on the floor, while urging colleagues to support the bill.
Supporters said the bill prevents local policies or court rules from blocking federal and local efforts to detain or remove people suspected of being unlawfully present. The…
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