The bill, sparked by Riley’s death, has ignited debate over immigration policies, with some Republicans citing the incident as a failure of the current administration’s immigration stance. Conversely, Democrats argue that such isolated incidents should not dictate broad immigration reform. The bill also stipulates that jailers and sheriffs must notify federal authorities if someone without legal documentation is in custody, under penalty of losing state or federal funding.
Sponsored by State Rep. Jesse Petrea (R), who has been developing the legislation for over a year, the bill has gained urgency in light of recent events. Rep. Pedro Marin (D), criticized the bill for potentially promoting racial profiling, highlighting the risk of generalizing criminal behavior to entire communities.
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