S.E.A. 181, P.L. 76 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that, if the Attorney General determines probable cause exists, the Attorney General, rather than any person lawfully domiciled in Indiana, shall bring an action to compel a governmental body or postsecondary educational institution to comply with statutes requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials. Requires a … [Read more...] about Citizenship and immigration status
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Citizenship and immigration status
The House Judiciary heard SB 181 concerning citizenship and immigration status sponsored by Rep. Jeter and authored by Sen. Koch.The author explained that the bill provides: An amendment was proposed to change the "shall" language to "may." That amendment failed. A representative from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General testified in support. The bill passed 7-2. … [Read more...] about Citizenship and immigration status
Enforcement of federal immigration laws
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Young’s SB 423 on enforcement of federal immigration laws. The bill expands, for purposes of provisions regarding enforcement of federal immigration laws by governmental bodies, the definition of "governmental body" to include state educational institutions in Indiana. The bill also defines "state educational institution", … [Read more...] about Enforcement of federal immigration laws