Bill to Allow Local Police to Be De Facto ICE Agents Moves to House

Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House

Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.

Rep. Marvin Lim Introduces House Bill 1053 to Allow Local Law Enforcement Autonomy Regarding Federal Immigration

State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) recently introduced House Bill 1053, which would repeal provisions related to local law enforcement involvement and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I want people to recognize the contributions immigrants make to our state and our country—just as readily as we recognize the financial contributions of foreign investors […] The post Rep. Marvin Lim Introduces House Bill …

Rep. Marvin Lim Introduces House Bill 1053 to Allow Local Law Enforcement Autonomy Regarding Federal Immigration – Georgia House of Representatives

ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) recently introduced House Bill 1053, which would repeal provisions related to local law enforcement involvement and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I want people to recognize the contributions immigrants make to our state and our country—just as readily as we recognize the financial contributions of … Continue reading "Rep. Marvin Lim Introduces House Bill 1…