Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would grant state police the authority to enforce federal immigration laws, mirroring similar legislation in Texas. Senate Bill 388, advanced by a state Senate committee, proposes penalties for non-citizens residing in Louisiana without legal immigration status. However, its implementation hinges on legal battles and constitutional amendments.
The bill seeks to stop people from coming into their state by any means, including air transportation- which is a direct and intentional poke at the Democrat Joe Biden administration.
Recent reports show what Ben Bergquam has been reporting for years- that illegals are being flown into the country:
As Bergquam reported in 2021:
And some states have had enough of the invasion.
Introduced by Republican Senators Valarie Hodges and Caleb Kleinpeter, the bill aims to address a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. If passed, non-citizens could face imprisonment and fines for immigration violations. Despite concerns raised by immigration lawyers and advocates about potential workforce shortages and family separations, supporters argue that the measure is necessary to address crime and alleviate financial burdens associated with immigration.
The bill’s provisions include exemptions for immigrants who are witnesses or victims of specific crimes. Additionally, it proposes collaboration with Texas and other states to enhance border security through intelligence sharing and infrastructure development. However, its fate remains uncertain pending legal rulings and legislative approval.
Here is the bill:
The text defines key terms related to immigration status within the state, including “alien,” “lawfully present in this state,” “unlawfully enters into this state,” and “unlawfully reenters into this state.” It outlines criteria for lawful presence, such as U.S. citizenship, legal residency, authorized visas, and entitlements under federal law. Additionally, it clarifies unlawful entry and reentry into the state for aliens.
Louisiana’s move to follow Texas’ lead reflects a broader trend among Republican-led states considering similar measures to involve state and local authorities in immigration enforcement. As the debate continues, questions persist about the balance between state and federal jurisdiction over immigration matters.
Some “fact checkers” are trying to tell the American people that Biden is not flying people into the country- and they are misleading the public.
Noteworthy in the bill:
(1) “Alien” means a person who is unlawfully present in this state and 2 shall have the same meaning as “alien” is defined by 8 U.S.C. Section 1101. 3
(2) “Lawfully present in this state” or “lawful presence in this state” 4 means a person within the borders of this state who is either: 5 (a) A natural person who is a United States citizen, regardless of whether 6 the United States citizenship was acquired by birth or granted because the 7 person has met the requirements for asylum established by the United States 8 Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act, in particular 8 U.S.C. 1158. 9 (b) Legally present in this state by virtue of authorization by the United 10 States Department of Homeland Security on the basis of any one of the 11 following: 12 (i) The person is a permanent legal resident. 13 (ii) The person holds an unexpired student visa. 14 (iii) The person holds an unexpired work permit. 15 (c) Legally present or entitled to be present in the United States pursuant 16 to an unexpired visitor or tourist visa, or pursuant to any other provision of 17 federal law. 18 (
3) “Unlawfully enters into this state” means an alien who is found 19 entering or has entered into this state by automobile, watercraft, airplane, or 20 any other method of entry or means of conveyance, whether or not entry is 21 made directly from a foreign nation or indirectly from another state, without 22 lawful presence in this state. 23
(4) “Unlawfully reenters into this state” means that an alien has entered, 24 attempted to enter, or at any time is found in this state after the alien has been 25 found to have been subject to any of the following: 26 (a) Denied admission, excluded, deported, or otherwise removed from 27 the United States. 28 (b) Departed from the United States while an order of exclusion, 29 deportation, or removal is outstanding.
We know that there is a problem with the Biden administration allowing illegals to fly around the countryside, as we reported:
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