Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act

Senate Bill 4948 - Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T06:50:11Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4948 Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 6:50 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4948

Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill authorizes states to take actions to enforce federal immigration law.

Specifically, the bill authorizes states to authorize state and local law enforcement to enforce certain provisions of federal immigration law, including provisions relating to unlawful entry and employing unauthorized non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). State prosecutors must prosecute every case brought by a state under this bill.

The bill also abrogates a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated an Arizona law that made it a crime for unauthorized non-U.S. nationals to work in the state. Specifically, the court ruled that the Arizona law was preempted by federal immigration law.

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Current Status of Bill S 4948

Bill S 4948 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2022. Bill S 4948 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2022. Bill S 4948's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4948

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4948

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4948

Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act

A bill to allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States.