An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment ("The PROTECT Act")
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled the "PROTECT Act," aims to regulate how state and local governments interact with federal civil immigration enforcement. It seeks to promote rule of law, oversight, trust, and ensure equal constitutional treatment in these interactions. The legislation was proposed by Representatives Vargas and Garcia to address concerns about state and local participation in immigration enforcement activities. The bill is currently being reviewed by the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Key provisions
- Regulates state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement.
- Promotes rule of law in immigration-related matters.
- Establishes oversight mechanisms for such participation.
- Aims to foster trust between state/local entities and the federal government.
- Ensures equal constitutional treatment in immigration enforcement.
- Currently under review by the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who is affected
- State and local governments
- Federal immigration enforcement agencies
- Immigrant communities
- Law enforcement officials
- Local policymakers
Notable changes
- Addresses state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement.
- Focuses on constitutional treatment and equal rights.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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