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Sanctuary Cities
April 19, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Rhode Island "Super-Sanctuary" Bill Dead (Again)

"Rhode Island has been a sanctuary state since 2014, when then-Governor Lincoln Chaffee directed the state's executive-branch agencies, and in particular its Department of Corrections (RIDOC), to stop honoring federal immigration detainers unless accompanied by a court order."
Florida E-Verify
April 19, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Buy American-Hire American Flops in Florida

"The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), which meets once every 20 years to determine which Constitutional amendments will be placed on the ballot, denied Florida voters the opportunity to support an E-Verify proposal in November, 2018. This proposal would have ensured individuals hired for Florida jobs were authorized to work in the U.S."
Virginia Capitol
April 12, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Virginia and Iowa Governors Go Opposite Ways on Anti-Sanctuary Bills

April has seen two governors go very different ways on their previous promises to support statewide sanctuary bans: Virginia’s governor broke his, while Iowa’s governor kept hers.
Dangerous Sanctuary Cities
April 12, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Maryland, Connecticut Legislatures Stymie Efforts To Expand Sanctuary Protections
DHS Flag
April 6, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Government Audit Finds Green Card Processing Goals Are Unrealistic
California Voters
April 6, 2018 State & Local Legislation

California Mayor : Sanctuary Cities Are "Immoral, Illegal, And Unconstitutional"
sheriff badge
April 6, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Sheriffs Call On Congress To Enforce Immigration Laws
Law enforcement and Safe Neighborhood Act
April 6, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Iowa Passes Anti-Sanctuary Bill: Expected to Become Law
Dangerous Sanctuary Cities
March 19, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Legislative Update: Sanctuary Bills Die in Washington State, May Be Revived in Massachusetts

As most legislatures accelerated into high gear in February, two states stayed out of the sanctuary column at least for now.
Drivers license stop rotator editorial
March 19, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Tell Gov Holcomb that DACA recipients in Indiana shouldn’t be rewarded for violating our immigration laws!

The Indiana legislature passed a professional licensing bill, SB 419 on the last day of its legislative session, which included an amendment that allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to obtain professional licenses. The amendment was jammed onto the bill without time for hearings or thorough consideration.