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Bill would let Ohio judges consider immigration status at bail and sentencing, sponsors say
Summary
Sponsor testimony for House Bill 282 said judges should be allowed to consider defendants’ immigration status when setting bond and sentencing to assess flight risk and prior federal immigration violations; committee members raised constitutional preemption and equal-protection concerns and asked about effects on victims and asylum seekers. No vote was taken.
Representative Josh Williams, sponsor of House Bill 282, told the House Judiciary Committee that the bill would clarify that a defendant’s immigration status may be considered by judges for bail determinations and sentencing decisions.
"Specifically, this bill requires that judges consider one's immigration status, including whether they are here legally or illegally, in sentencing for felonies and misdemeanors, and determining probation, and more importantly, determining bail," Williams said, asking…
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