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Committee reports resolution to restrict earmarks to jurisdictions that refuse federal immigration enforcement
Summary
The House Government Operations Committee reported House Resolution 19 as substituted after debate and extensive public testimony. The resolution would bar legislatively directed spending to municipalities and universities that adopt policies refusing cooperation with federal immigration enforcement unless they certify compliance.
The Michigan House Committee on Government Operations on Wednesday reported House Resolution 19 (as substituted) following testimony from Representative Mike Harris, public comment from multiple advocacy groups, and several failed amendment votes.
Representative Mike Harris, speaking for the resolution introduced by Speaker Hall, said HR 19 "reinforces the importance of rule of law in our state's municipalities and universities" and described recent local policies he said "directly undermine federal immigration law and create inconsistencies in enforcement that can lead to serious public safety concerns." Harris cited East Lansing's 2023 noncooperation declaration and said Kalamazoo Township was considering similar measures.
Harris told the committee HR 19 would amend House standing rule 52 to require that municipalities or universities seeking legislatively directed spending certify by official letter or resolution that they will not "subvert immigration enforcement" and will comply with…
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