Lets States Set Own Immigration Penalties
HR218-119 · Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Why it matters
People in states that pass these laws could face new penalties for immigration violations. Employers in those states could also face penalties for hiring workers who are not allowed to work here.
What it does
- Lets states and cities create civil and criminal penalties for conduct banned under federal immigration law
- Caps state and local penalties at the level federal law already sets
- Ends a federal rule that blocks states from penalizing employers who hire people not allowed to work in the U.S.
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About this bill
Would allow states and cities to create penalties for conduct banned under federal immigration law. Their penalties could not be higher than federal penalties, and employer penalties would no longer be blocked.
State Immigration Enforcement Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some state officials would likely say states should help enforce immigration law. They could argue that local rules fill gaps left by federal enforcement.
💬 The case against
Some immigrant rights groups would likely say state penalties could lead to uneven enforcement. They may also worry about harm to families and workers.
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