Republicans in North Carolina are advancing legislation to outlaw sanctuary jurisdictions, requiring law enforcement to cooperate with ICE in turning over criminal illegal aliens. The bill is expected to be approved despite Gov. Roy Cooper's expected veto.
Key Points
Legislation requires cooperation between North Carolina law enforcement and ICE for turning over criminal illegal aliens
Bill aims to prevent sanctuary jurisdictions from shielding criminal illegal aliens from immigration enforcement
Governor's expected veto may be overridden by Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate
Pros
Enhances cooperation between law enforcement and ICE for immigration enforcement
Aims to increase public safety by ensuring criminal illegal aliens are turned over to ICE
Cons
May lead to fear and reluctance among immigrant communities to engage with law enforcement
Could strain relationships between local law enforcement and immigrant communities