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Senate panel hears arguments for and against HB 71 and related 287 agreements with federal immigration authorities
Summary
Supporters of HB 71 said the measure prevents municipalities from impeding federal immigration enforcement and allows local agencies to participate in voluntary 287 programs; opponents warned it would chill trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, impose unfunded costs and encourage racial profiling.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 71 and related testimony on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, including participation in 287 programs.
Sponsor testimony framed the bill as a narrow measure to prevent municipal ordinances from blocking voluntary local participation in federal programs such as the 287(j) jail-enforcement or warrant-service programs. "Don't be an impediment, let them do their job," the sponsor said, describing local towns that have adopted…
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