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Heated testimony on HB 511, bill to prohibit sanctuary policies and mandate cooperation with federal immigration detainers
Summary
Supporters of HB 511 told the committee that banning sanctuary policies and requiring cooperation with federal immigration detainers will enhance public safety; legal and civic groups warned that the bill as written could commandeer local police to enforce federal civil immigration law and drive down community trust.
Rep. (sponsor) opened HB 511 as legislation that would prohibit state and local government entities from adopting sanctuary policies and would require cooperation with federal immigration detainers, including honoring detainer requests and sharing information with federal authorities.
Supporters told the panel that sanctuary practices undermine cooperative law enforcement and create public‑safety gaps;…
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