Republican lawmakers in Minnesota are unveiling a controversial proposal aimed at cracking down on sanctuary cities and counties with regards to immigration enforcement. The proposal would limit local governments’ ability to restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities and mandate county attorneys to report undocumented individuals arrested for violent crimes to ICE. This proposal comes as some cities and counties in Minnesota have reaffirmed their status as sanctuary jurisdictions.
The fear of deportation is real for many in the Twin Cities, where approximately 160,000 people are at risk. A bill to make Minnesota a sanctuary state failed last year but Republican lawmakers are pushing for stricter immigration enforcement measures. The crackdown is part of a larger agenda that includes funding for food shelves. Lawmakers are set to discuss these issues at the Minnesota State Capitol, sparking a new wave of debate and controversy surrounding immigration policy in the state.
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