Idaho House passes bill restricting publicly funded aid for unauthorized immigrants

Idaho House passes bill restricting publicly funded aid for unauthorized immigrants

The Idaho House passed House Bill 135 on Monday to prevent unauthorized immigrants in Idaho from accessing publicly-funded assistance. Bill sponsor Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, said the goal of the bill is to prioritize people who are living in…

The pending Idaho immigration bill. Wyoming legislative session.

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, news about the pending Idaho immigration bill.  (See the Idaho section.) Idaho Id…

Immigration bill clears House, but may face legal challenges - Sequoyah County Times

Hundreds of bills passed through the House and Senate during a busy week of floor action, including an immigration enforcement measure likely to face legal challenges if it’s enacted. House Bill 1362 by David Hardin, R-Stilwell, would authorize local and county law enforcement to inquire about a person’s immigration status when they are arrested for violating a criminal law, including traffic violations. If they can’t provide documentation, they…