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What is SB 21 in Georgia? | FOX 5 News

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5 months ago

February 13, 2025

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-02-13 18:48:47

SUMMARY: Georgia’s Republican lawmakers have passed a contentious immigration bill targeting Sanctuary cities, removing their legal protections against lawsuits for non-cooperation with federal immigration officials. Sponsored by Senator Blake Tillery, Senate Bill 21 would revoke sovereign immunity for local governments violating the state’s Sanctuary City ban. This move follows the murder of nursing student Halie Riley by an undocumented immigrant, prompting intensified calls for stricter immigration laws. While supporters argue it upholds Georgia law, Democrats warn it could lead to increased jail overcrowding, discourage law enforcement, and subject educators to legal repercussions for not reporting undocumented students. The bill now heads to the House.

Republican state lawmakers have gone after so called sanctuary cities in Georgia under a bill passed by the Senate on Thursday. Local governments and their employees would no longer be protected from lawsuits if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration officials.

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