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AL SB108
Bill
AI Summary
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Makes it a Class C felony for any public official or agency of the state, municipalities, or counties to intentionally adopt a policy or practice that limits or restricts enforcement of federal immigration laws or restricts officers in enforcing state law.
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Prohibits state and local officials from limiting communication with federal immigration authorities in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1373 or § 1644, and requires full compliance with federal immigration law enforcement.
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Allows citizens or lawfully present aliens to petition district attorneys or the Attorney General to challenge violations; violating officials face civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per day the policy remains in effect.
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Requires all state and local employees, including law enforcement, to report known violations; willful failure to report constitutes obstructing governmental operations.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Immigration, to criminalize act of state official or agent adopting policy that intentionally limits or restricts enforcement of immigration laws, Sec. 31-13-5 am'd.
Immigration Law
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 5 Favorable from Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
2/13/2020