Georgia's Legislature approved a bill mandating local jailers to verify inmates' immigration status and collaborate with federal immigration authorities instead of protecting those in the country illegally. The House voted 99-75 in favor. The bill, prompted by Laken Riley's tragic death, will now go to Governor Kemp's desk.
BREAKING: Georgia House passed a bill to require local jailers to check the immigration status of inmates and work with federal immigration officials instead of sheltering people who are in the country illegally in light of Laken Riley’s tragic death. The measure now heads to…
Georgia bill that would require jails to check immigration status of inmates will now head to governor's desk https://t.co/ByWK6K3xF8
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Georgia immigration bill that would compel law enforcement to work with federal officials goes to Gov. Kemp https://t.co/uy4HudYF7x
'Georgia’s Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would require local jailers to check the immigration status of inmates and work with federal immigration officials instead of sheltering people who are in the country illegally.' 'The House voted 99-75 to accept… https://t.co/6nDXRP54QS