Post by pavel on May 5, 2016 6:20:32 GMT -6
'It's dangerous': Louisiana House approves bill targeting 'sanctuary cities'
Louisiana cities that adopt policies that shield undocumented immigrants could lose the ability to borrow money for major infrastructure projects under a proposal that’s advancing through the Louisiana Legislature.
The House on Wednesday voted 67-27 in favor of a bill that’s aimed at eliminating immigration-related “sanctuary cities” — jurisdictions that have policies or laws that allow local law enforcement to refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials, unless they are compelled to by a court. House Bill 1148 now heads to the Senate for vetting.
New Orleans and Lafayette are the only places in Louisiana that are considered sanctuary cities.
During a heated debate that stretched on for more than an hour, supporters of the bill said it will make streets safer and bolster homeland security.
Read more: theadvocate.com/news/15679170-125/louisiana-house-approves-bill-targeting-sanctuary-cities
Louisiana cities that adopt policies that shield undocumented immigrants could lose the ability to borrow money for major infrastructure projects under a proposal that’s advancing through the Louisiana Legislature.
The House on Wednesday voted 67-27 in favor of a bill that’s aimed at eliminating immigration-related “sanctuary cities” — jurisdictions that have policies or laws that allow local law enforcement to refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials, unless they are compelled to by a court. House Bill 1148 now heads to the Senate for vetting.
New Orleans and Lafayette are the only places in Louisiana that are considered sanctuary cities.
During a heated debate that stretched on for more than an hour, supporters of the bill said it will make streets safer and bolster homeland security.
Read more: theadvocate.com/news/15679170-125/louisiana-house-approves-bill-targeting-sanctuary-cities