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House backs bill letting local law enforcement cooperate with ICE, adopts anti‑sanctuary amendment
Summary
After a lengthy floor debate, the House passed legislation authorizing local law enforcement to participate in federal immigration programs and added an amendment that bars sanctuary policies and allows local cooperation agreements; the bill drew heated argument over costs, local control and officer safety.
The New Hampshire House on May 1 approved a bill that authorizes local law enforcement participation in federal immigration programs and adopted a floor amendment that bars sanctuary policies and allows law enforcement executives to enter cooperation agreements with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Supporters said the measure restores cooperation options and public-safety benefits; opponents said it strips local control, shifts costs and liability to counties and communities, and risks civil-rights violations. The House adopted the anti‑sanctuary amendment by roll call and later passed the amended bill on a roll-call vote of 200-162.
Representative Sherriff, who offered a…
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