Bill could undo local sanctuary city immigration rules
March 12, 2021
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LEBANON, N.H. (AP) A New Hampshire bill that would require authorities to detain suspected undocumented immigrants for federal immigration authorities could destroy police reform adopted by two Upper Valley communities last year, municipal officials say.
The bill, referred to as the “Anti-Sanctuary Act” by supporters, would require local and state police to comply with federal immigration enforcement, Valley News reported.
In addition, it would bar municipalities from “adopting policies that prohibit, restrict, or discourage the enforcement of federal immigration law.”
State Rep. John Potucek, R-Derry, told the House Municipal and County Government Committee that the legislation targets “sanctuary cities” who seek to hide or shield people without legal status from deportation or prosecution.