HB 28 | Liability for "sanctuary cities"

Immigrants' Rights

Status: Passed committee
Position: Oppose
Bill Number: HB 28
Session: 2017–2018
Latest Update: Apr 23, 2017

Summary

Session: 2017-2018

ACLU-PA Position: Opposes

House Bill 28 threatens to withhold state funding from municipalities that establish policies regarding employees' communication or cooperation with federal immigration officials. It also holds “sanctuary municipalities” liable for damages to a person or to property that result from criminal activity by an unauthorized immigrant.

Sponsors:

Representative Martina White

Documents

Jun 28, 2019

Memo to the House

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