Republicans in the Georgia State House of Representatives have advanced legislation aimed at addressing the impact of illegal immigration, by targeting officials in sanctuary cities who refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move comes after the tragic murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student who was assaulted by an individual who was residing in the country illegally.
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The bill, if passed, would impose consequences on “sheriffs and jailers” who fail to collaborate with ICE to deport illegals who commit violent crimes.
Georgia law already restricts cities and counties from adopting a “sanctuary policy,” where local officials give safe harbor to people who are living in the country without legal permission.
However, House Bill 1105, sponsored by Republican state Rep….
