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Committee advances bill banning sanctuary policies in Wyoming
Summary
The Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee voted 8-1 to pass House Bill 133, which would prohibit sanctuary policies by state and local governments and impose penalties for noncompliance; supporters said the measure is preemptive, while opponents said it is unnecessary and could erode trust between immigrant communities and law‑
The Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee voted 8-1 to pass House Bill 133, titled “Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and State Prohibition,” following testimony from the bill sponsor, state officials and several local stakeholders.
Representative Joel Guggenmas, the bill sponsor, told the committee the measure would "ensure uniform enforcement of federal immigration laws across Wyoming by prohibiting sanctuary policies at the state and local levels," and would create new statutes, definitions and penalties for local governments and local officials who fail to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
The bill’s supporters said the measure is a preemptive step to avoid problems other states have faced. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray told…
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