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Senate committee approves bill prohibiting municipal "sanctuary" policies after hours of testimony
Summary
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee passed SB411, which defines and bans municipal 'sanctuary' policies and establishes penalties. Supporters said it protects public safety and federal grant eligibility; opponents warned it is vague, risks racial profiling and would chill trust with immigrant communities.
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee on [date not specified] approved Senate Bill 411, a measure that defines "municipal sanctuary policy," prohibits such policies and creates penalties for violations. The vote followed several hours of public testimony both for and against the bill.
Sponsor remarks framed the measure as narrowly aimed at municipal practices that, the sponsor said, interfere with federal immigration law and undermine public safety. The sponsor told the committee the state attorney general reviewed the measure and found no conflict with federal law.
Supporters at the committee hearing included Lance Hines, a…
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