North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with tougher penalties for cities and counties that do not follow state immigration law, despite objections from some senators who say that could give the attorney general unwarranted power to investigate citizens and decide state dollars.
The full Senate gave tentative approval Monday to a bill that could withhold school and road funding from cities or counties that accept identification cards from nonprofit organizations or establish “sanctuary policies.”
The bill would eliminate an exemption for law enforcement to use the cards and create a system for people to report to the attorney general if they suspect a city, county or law enforcement agency is not complying with any of the state’s immigration laws.
Bill supporters say the ID cards are invalid and discourage immigrants from obtaining lawful status.
“When I have new neighbors, we bring them a pie; we don’t give them a fake ID,” said Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson.
The bill has been opposed by the North Carolina Sheriffs Association, who said the cards allow officers to establish a person’s identity or residency when individuals have no other documentation. Sen. Gladys Robinson, D-Guilford, said that should be reason enough to let the practice continue.
“I think it’s unnecessary at time when we out to create better communities, stronger communities, work closer together, we’re doing just the opposite,” Robinson said.
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So why is The Eagle in Dothan, AL publishing this information instead of North Carolina media outlets?
David DeGerolamo
h/t John P
why dont they spend there valuable time in contracting out bus companies to deliver all the illegal scum the rogue agency DHS dropped off in the middle of the night. Send all the invaders to1600 Pennsylvania avenue, this is where all these felons need to be.