On the recordJuly 22, 2025
At a time when our law enforcement is already stretched thin, this bill takes state law enforcement officers away from their existing state duties and forces them to act as federal immigration agents.
At a time when our law enforcement is already stretched thin, this bill takes state law enforcement officers away from their existing state duties and forces them to act as federal immigration agents.
Stein criticizes Senate Bill 153 regarding its impact on law enforcement duties.
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