Victory in New Hampshire! Backsliding in Texas

Victory in New Hampshire! Backsliding in Texas

Gov. Ayotte signed into law two immigration bills that NumbersUSA advocates have been pressuring state legislators to pass. One measure ensures that any state, county, or local law enforcement agency may enter into a 287(g) agreement with ICE if it so chooses. The second bill prohibits state and local entities and law enforcement agencies from participating in any sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Th…

New Hampshire Becomes the First New England State to Enact Anti-Sanctuary Legislation - The Iowa Standard

By Shari Rendall FAIR It took six years, but New Hampshire finally enacted anti-sanctuary legislation making it the first state in New England to ban sanctuary cities. Governor Kelly Ayotte, who campaigned for governor on this issue, kept her promise and signed the legislation into law on May 22. The bills, House Bill (HB) 511 and Senate Bill (SB) 62 ban sanctuary cities and require cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal…