Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing to give local law officers the power to arrest people who entered the country illegally.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-10 12:22:43">December 10, 2024 at 12:22 PM EST</time>

Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing to give local law officers the power to arrest people who entered the country illegally.{ai:summary}<p>Several states are moving to empower local law enforcement to arrest individuals who have entered the country illegally. This shift reflects a growing trend among lawmakers to address immigration enforcement at the local level. </p><p>#illegals</p>

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