State and Local Immigration Legislation

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Dangerous Sanctuary Cities
November 15, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Voters in Humboldt Approve Sanctuary Measure

Voters in Humboldt County, California recently approved a ballot measure titled “Measure K.” This measure formally authorizes the county to adopt policies that will augment the state’s existing sanctuary law, Senate Bill 54 (SB 54).
dallas photo
November 15, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Dallas City Council Adopts “Welcoming” Resolution

On October 24, the Dallas City Council voted unanimously to become a “welcoming city” during its regular meeting, which could potentially violate Texas’ anti-sanctuary law, Senate Bill (SB) 4.
Immigration enforcement
November 15, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Mixed Election Night Results For Pro-Enforcement Sheriffs

The November 6th midterm election saw several county sheriffs who stood for local cooperation with immigration enforcement fall to opponents who support sanctuary policies, a story that some of the media are trying to portray as a trend and a rejection of the Trump Administration. In particular, some counties that have 287(g) cooperative agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faced strong and explicit opposition to that program. But other races saw pro-enforcement policies continue to be embraced.
portland oregon
November 9, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Sanctuary Repeal Initiative Loses in Oregon

On Election Day, November 6, the voters of Oregon defeated Measure 105, which would have repealed the state’s sanctuary law. Unofficial results show that the measure was voted down by 1,109,667 to 643,259, a margin of 63 -37 percent.
Tennessee Capitol
November 9, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Nashville Voters Pass Controversial Amendment 1

Voters in Nashville, Tennessee, recently approved a ballot measure titled “Amendment 1.” This measure creates an unelected and unaccountable oversight board with broad disciplinary authority over the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Why Push for Illegal Aliens?
November 9, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Scribner, Nebraska Approves Anti-Illegal Alien Housing and Employment Ordinance

The voters of the eastern Nebraska city of Scribner, roughly 50 miles from Omaha, have overwhelmingly adopted a new ordinance against renting to or employing illegal aliens. It passed with more than 69 percent support, or greater than two to one. And given its language and history, it is also very likely to withstand any court challenges.
Sanctuary Cities
October 31, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Sanctuary Cities Aim to Force Landlords to Ignore Immigration Law

In October, two cities whose law-enforcement agencies already adhere to strict sanctuary policies considered legislation that would essentially require private residential landlords to do the same and “protect” their illegal-alien tenants. Washington, D.C.’s penalties would be harsher, but Los Angeles’s would potentially cover far more people.
New Jersey on a Map
October 31, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Jackson Township Takes Bold Stand Against NJ Governor

A potential showdown may be brewing between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) and the Jackson Township City Council. The city council passed a resolution on Oct. 9 opposing Governor Murphy’s assertion that New Jersey will become a sanctuary state.
ICE Officer
October 31, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Berkeley City Council Punishes ICE-Friendly Tech Companies

A statewide coalition, referred to as The Deport ICE Coalition, is pressuring local governments in California to protect the privacy of illegal aliens by boycotting tech companies that provide data sharing services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Bay Area, including Berkeley, has been the focus of the coalition’s lobbying efforts in recent months and may have given the pro-amnesty group its first legislative win last week.
US Customs and Border Control
October 25, 2018 State & Local Legislation

Spokane Tries To Block Immigration Checks On Buses

On October 22, by a vote of 6-1, the city council of Spokane, Washington, passed a new ordinance “relating to federal civil immigration enforcement in nonpublic areas of” city property, in essence attempting to keep immigration authorities out. This ordinance may be an emerging model for a new and particularly dangerous type of sanctuary policy, focused on turning intercity buses and bus stations into immigration-enforcement-free zones.