RJ Hauman, Brandy Perez
Illegal immigrants are not Americans, they are foreign nationals who, in their first act in coming to this country, broke federal immigration law, and a majority of U.S. voters made it plain last fall that they expect lawmakers to do something about it.
In 2024, the American electorate demanded every level and branch of government not just secure the border but end the funding and furtherance of illegal immigration. President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders directing the full enforcement of federal immigration laws.
But he isn’t alone in the fight against illegal immigration. This session, the Indiana House did its part by passing H.B. 1531 to execute the will of the people and enforce immigration law.
As one of us noted in testimony before the Indiana House, H.B. 1531 addresses various immigration issues, including strengthening interior immigration enforcement as a crucial part of securing our state, our nation, and the rule of law, and clarifying Indiana’s prohibition on sanctuary cities.
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The bill aligns Indiana with the federal government by clarifying that local and state police officers must comply with immigration detainers and may enforce immigration law. In stark contrast to when former President Joe Biden’s administration stripped federal law enforcement officers of their ability to carry out the rule of law, they are now empowered and safeguarded in their efforts to maintain homeland security.
H.B. 1531 also supports Indiana law enforcement by providing immunity to governmental bodies and employees who enforce federal law and comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers.
Through granting governmental immunity for immigration law enforcement, Indiana seeks to comply with the directions given in Trump’s “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” executive order, which clarifies that state and local law enforcement agencies may enter into agreements with the Department of Homeland Security to enforce immigration law. » Read More
https://www.heritage.org/border-security/commentary/indiana-must-help-trump-enforcing-immigration-laws