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GA HB1415
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Houston Gaines
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AI Summary
- Changes Georgia law from "encouraging" to "requiring" local law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in enforcing immigration laws
- Mandates local law enforcement agencies apply for memorandums of understanding with the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, or other federal agencies for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws, including detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens
- Requires all sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to comply with immigration detainer requests (Form I-247) issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including notifying the detained person of the detainer, with an exception for individuals who provide proof of U.S. citizenship
- Local law enforcement agencies that violate these requirements face withholding of state funding or state-administered federal funding, and must certify compliance as a condition of receiving funds from agencies such as the Department of Community Affairs and Department of Transportation
- Grants immunity from damages or liability to law enforcement officers and government employees acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws or carry out provisions of the law
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers; cooperate with federal authorities on enforcement of immigration laws; provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/27/2024
Full Bill Text
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