North Carolina bill compelling sheriffs to aid ICE advances as first major bill this year
7 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina bill compelling sheriffs to aid ICE advances as first major bill this year

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A bill that would require North Carolina sheriffs to comply with requests by federal agents interested in picking up jail inmates believed to be in the country illegally passed a Senate committee Tuesday, making it the first major legislation to advance in this year’s work session. “It seems to be common sense that law enforcement should cooperate with one another.” Hall said the bill would make communities safer. “The bill interferes with communities and sheriffs’ decisions about local resources and priorities, exposes sheriffs and counties to expensive lawsuits for constitutional violation and further erodes community trust in law enforcement,” said Andressia Ramirez of the North Carolina Justice Center, which advocates for low-income residents. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden, one of the Democratic sheriffs who doesn’t comply with detainer requests, said last week the bill is an “absolutely” political move that unfairly targets sheriffs in urban counties.

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North Carolina lawmakers approve more voucher funds and order sheriffs to aid immigration agents
3 months, 1 week ago

North Carolina lawmakers approve more voucher funds and order sheriffs to aid immigration agents

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature passed a supplemental spending bill Wednesday that eliminates a large waitlist for private school vouchers and also directs sheriffs to assist federal immigration agents seeking jail inmates. “As North Carolina continues to expand education options for families, we are ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive,” Mecklenburg County Republican Rep. …

North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs to aid immigration agents still under review in House
7 months, 1 week ago

North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs to aid immigration agents still under review in House

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Details of a bill that forces North Carolina sheriffs to comply with federal immigration agents’ requests to hold inmates believed to be in the country illegally are still a work in progress at the state legislature. The North Carolina House of Representatives voted Wednesday not to accept state Senate amendments made to the bill, which will now …

North Carolina bill ordering sheriffs to help immigration agents closer to law with Senate vote
7 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina bill ordering sheriffs to help immigration agents closer to law with Senate vote

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Sheriffs would be required to temporarily hold inmates in jail that federal immigration agents believe are in the country illegally under a bill passed by the North Carolina Senate on Thursday. The bill, State Republicans have said the need for the bill is apparent as several sheriffs across the state, particularly from Democratic urban counties, haven’t cooperated …

North Carolina lawmakers try again to make sheriffs help ICE
1 year, 10 months ago

North Carolina lawmakers try again to make sheriffs help ICE

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly began a repeat effort Wednesday to require all sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration agents who are interested in picking up certain jail inmates. The measure, including a somewhat similar bill that Cooper also vetoed in 2019, is the GOP’s response to sheriffs in several urban counties refusing to work closely with …

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