Louisiana Senate Bill 388 on Illegal Immigration

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Louisiana's Senate Bill 388, allowing local police to arrest illegal immigrants, heads to the governor's desk, potentially leading to a legal showdown with the Biden administration. The bill aims to protect Louisiana citizens and create an interstate compact with Texas to control illegal immigration.

Key Points

  • Bill makes it a crime for illegal immigrants to enter or re-enter the state after deportation
  • Violating the law can lead to imprisonment and fines
  • Main catalyst for the bill is the national security concern related to the border

Pros

  • Aims to protect Louisiana citizens
  • Creates an interstate compact with Texas to control illegal immigration

Cons

  • May lead to a legal showdown with the Biden administration