Saturday, January 08, 2011
Illegal Immigrant Bill Passes Kentucky Senate
KENTUCKY...
The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants by giving police broad authority to check on the immigration status of people they stop.
The proposal would allow police to arrest illegal immigrants on trespassing charges for setting foot in Kentucky.
The measure cleared the Senate on a 24-14 vote Friday and now goes to the House, where it's fate is uncertain.
Supporters say the measure sends a strong message that Kentucky won't tolerate illegal immigration.
Opponents say it will add to jail and prison overcrowding, and will strap state and local governments with sharply higher costs.
The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants by giving police broad authority to check on the immigration status of people they stop.
The proposal would allow police to arrest illegal immigrants on trespassing charges for setting foot in Kentucky.
The measure cleared the Senate on a 24-14 vote Friday and now goes to the House, where it's fate is uncertain.
Supporters say the measure sends a strong message that Kentucky won't tolerate illegal immigration.
Opponents say it will add to jail and prison overcrowding, and will strap state and local governments with sharply higher costs.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:28 AM 
