HB6074: State Border Defense Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States and to authorize States along the southern land border to construct barriers on Federal lands to prevent unlawful entry into the United States.
Plain-language summary
This bill would let state and local police enforce federal immigration laws about people entering the country illegally. It would also allow states along the southern border to build barriers on federal land to stop illegal border crossings. The bill is currently in its early stage after being introduced in Congress. This represents a shift in who enforces immigration law, as federal agents typically handle these duties. The bill affects border states, law enforcement agencies, and immigration enforcement practices.
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HB6074: State Border Defense Act
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Sponsors
Eric Burlison
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (12)
Andy Biggs
Troy Nehls
Randy Weber
Matt Rosendale
Andrew Ogles