‘Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act' passes Arkansas senate
The bill, called the 'Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act,' now moves to the House for further consideration.
Under Senate Bill 426, undocumented violent crime offenders would have their felony charge upgraded, adding 2 to 10 years to a sentence, depending on the crime's severity.
It also expands the state's sanctuary city ban to cover unincorporated areas and counties and requires Arkansas law enforcement to join the 287(g) program, which allows local officers to work with federal immigration authorities.
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'The Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act makes it clear: Arkansas will not tolerate violent, criminal illegals and will do our part to help the Trump administration keep our citizens safe,' Sanders said when she announced the bill.
The bill was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester and Rep. Frances Cavenaugh, with support from Rep. Rebecca Burkes.
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