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OH HB354
Bill
Status
11/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
James Butler
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, employees, and Ohio organized militia members from knowingly aiding U.S. federal agencies in investigating, prosecuting, or detaining persons lawfully present in the United States under specific federal laws, if such aid would violate state or federal constitutional protections.
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Applies the prohibition to actions taken under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (sections 1021-1022), the Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2001, or any other federal law that would deny habeas corpus rights to lawfully present persons.
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Exempts participation in joint task forces, partnerships, or cooperative agreements with federal law enforcement that are not specifically intended to investigate, prosecute, or detain lawfully present persons under the listed federal laws.
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Declares it state policy to refuse material support and participation in implementing any federal law authorizing indefinite detention of persons within Ohio.
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Prohibits political subdivisions and their law enforcement agencies from using state funds or state-appropriated local funds to assist federal agencies in detaining lawfully present persons under the specified federal laws, if such use would violate constitutional protections.
Legislative Description
To prevent the state or a political subdivision from assisting the armed forces of the United States in the illegal investigation, prosecution, or detention of any person within the state who is lawfully present in the United States.
Gov't assisting military in unlawful action against one lawfully present-prohibit
Last Action
To State and Local Government
11/19/2013