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House passes bill barring local ‘sanctuary’ policies; debate raises concerns about local policing and victims’ access
Summary
The South Dakota House approved Senate Bill 7, prohibiting local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Sponsors framed it as a public-safety measure; opponents warned it could strain local law enforcement and deter crime victims from reporting abuse.
The South Dakota House voted to pass Senate Bill 7, a measure that prohibits adoption or implementation of local policies that would limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, after floor debate on the bill’s effects on local law enforcement and immigrant communities.
Supporters portrayed the bill as a public-safety and compliance measure. Representative Terry Fitzgerald, the bill’s floor sponsor, said the state should “help federal law enforcement keep our communities safe” and described the measure as a way to assist federal agencies removing…
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