North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement in the state to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Republican-controlled state legislature on Wednesday Override completed Regarding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of HB 10, a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary city policies across the state. The new law requires sheriffs to treat Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees with respect for noncitizens arrested for serious crimes and suspected of being in the country illegally. (Related: Mass deportations, sanctuary city crackdowns, and more: What President Trump has in store for immigration policy)
After the Senate voted 30-19 in favor of overriding the bill, Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger said, “The bill itself is just common sense.” According to ABC11. “I question why a law enforcement official, an elected sheriff, would deny the community the safety that comes with a process like this.”
Among other things, the bill would require law enforcement to hold noncitizens in ICE custody for 48 hours. According to to the provisions of the law. It will officially come into effect on December 1st.
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 29: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on the West Lawn on November 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
This wide-ranging bill also concerns school assistance, which was the main focus of Mr. Cooper's office when he published the following book: Veto message In September. However, the Democratic governor has opposed sanctuary laws in the past and reiterated this opposition when asked about his veto of HB 10.
“I vetoed the sheriff's order. [portion of the bill] Several times. Of course, I'm still opposed to it,” Cooper said at a press conference about the veto. According to Go to ABC11.
Law enforcement officials generally appear to support the bill, although some parts of the state, such as Wake and Mecklenburg counties, won't accept requests for ICE detainers. North Carolina Safety Association came out. Supported The bill was enacted earlier this year.
Other Republicans pointed out that the new law does not affect noncitizens who are stopped by police for misdemeanors.
“This doesn't affect people who are stopped for minor traffic violations,” Sen. Danny Britt said days before the veto was overridden. “This is not an issue where these people would face deportation.” said. According to Go to Queen City News.
The Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that advocates for stricter immigration enforcement laws, at least nine Various counties in the state have been designated as sanctuaries for illegal immigrants due to various policies that limit their cooperation with ICE agents. Under the new law, sheriffs in those counties and states will now be required to comply with ICE detainees.
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