An Arizona Senate committee passed a bill to require law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration officials. The post Republicans Introduce ‘Arizona ICE Act’ to Require Cooperation with Federal Immigration appeared first on Breitbart.
Republicans in Arizona introduced the "Arizona ICE Act" (SB1164), which passed through a Senate committee and is headed to the full Senate for debate. The bill aims to strengthen cooperation between state law enforcement and federal immigration agencies to enhance public safety. It requires state law enforcement to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and prohibits interference with federal immigration activities. The bill allows state law enforcement to detain suspected illegal immigrants for an additional 24 hours. It also mandates that state funds be withheld from agencies or offices that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials, and it grants state officials the authority to sue noncompliant local officials. Additionally, any Arizona citizen can file a grievance. Supporters argue the bill prioritizes public safety and border security, while critics warn it may discourage crime reporting in vulnerable communities due to deportation fears.
