US EditionIndiana House Passes ICE Cooperation Bill
SB 76 mandates Indiana jails to honor ICE detainers and penalizes employers hiring undocumented immigrants, passing the House 60-28 and advancing to the Senate.
- On Feb. 12, the Indiana House of Representatives passed SB 76 with a 60-28 vote, advancing the measure toward law.
- Supporters said the bill responds to concerns raised during last week's committee hearing, with Prescott and Huston framing it as preventing 'sanctuary' jurisdictions and ensuring consistent enforcement, `Indiana must have a clear and consistent approach to enforcing our immigration laws`.
- The bill creates a $10,000 civil penalty framework for knowing violations, requiring all jails to honor ICE detainers and allowing license suspension for employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers.
- Despite Republican support, three GOP members crossed party lines to oppose the measure as it returns to the Indiana State Senate for approval of House amendments before the scheduled Feb. 27 adjournment.
- Residents and educators protested, saying the bill has stoked fear and opponents warned it could extend beyond colleges to K-12 and hospitals, raising concerns about ICE presence, `about a dozen protesters outside the House chamber` said.
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Source: iga.in.gov / iga.in.gov STATEHOUSE — A proposal that would increase cooperation between Indiana officials and federal immigration authorities advanced Thursday at the Statehouse, moving closer to becoming law. The measure, which has already cleared the Senate, passed the House this week with a 60–28 vote. Supporters say it is designed to ensure Indiana does not operate as a “sanctuary state.” “We are going to cooperate with ICE,” said Re…
Fox 59 Indianapolis
Indiana House passes ICE cooperation bill
INDIANAPOLIS -- As the fight on Capitol Hill over funding the Department of Homeland Security continues, Indiana House lawmakers advanced a bill (SB 76) Thursday that Republicans say will reinforce local cooperation with ICE. “SB 76, also known as ‘The Fairness Act’, is a strong, comprehensive measure to ensure full cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and [...]
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