Texas General Assembly advances bill to defund sanctuary campuses
By John Patrick | February 21, 2017 | Comments
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A new bill in the Texas General Assembly would cut off state funding to schools whose campus police departments refuse to comply with federal immigration law.
Senate Bill 4, passed in the State Senate on February 8th, will impose fines of up to $25,500 and cut off funding to cities or campuses that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration laws and orders. The language in the bill is specifically aimed at public institutions that “adopt, enforce, or endorse a policy under which the entity, agency, or department prohibits or discourages the enforcement of immigration laws.”
The Texas bill would also force universities and colleges to detain illegal immigrants under federal orders, question detained individuals about their immigration status, and cooperate with federal ICE agents, amongst other conditions.
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http://redalertpolitics.com/2017/02/21/texas-general-assembly-advances-bill-defund-sanctuary-campuses/#LsEQyL4t8QWtBhx9.99
