{"id":2067002,"date":"2023-10-14T04:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T08:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-allow-local-state-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants\/"},"modified":"2023-10-14T04:11:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T08:11:07","slug":"texas-senate-passes-bill-to-allow-local-state-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-allow-local-state-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Senate approves bill enabling local and state police to detain undocumented immigrants."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-senate-passes-bill-to-allow-local-state-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2067002&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Texas Senate Approves Bill to Strengthen Border Security<\/h2>\n<p>The Texas Senate has taken \u200ca significant \u200dstep towards enhancing\u2063 border security by approving a bill that grants local and\u200c state police \u2064the authority to arrest immigrants who are\u200c in the country illegally.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Texas reached \u2063a record number of \u2063illegal immigrant apprehensions in fiscal year 2023, with over 1.84 million \u200capprehensions in \u2064Texas\u200d Sectors,&#8221; said\u2064 Republican state Sen.\u2062 Brian Birdwell, the author of Senate Bill\u2063 11.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a result of the federal government\u2019s unwillingness to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-issues-disaster-declaration-amid-immigration-crisis-blasts-bidens-open-border-policies\/\" title=\"Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Amid Immigration Crisis, Blasts Biden\u2019s \u2018Open-Border Policies\u2019\">enforce federal immigration laws<\/a> \u200dand secure our southern border, Texas has stepped up and devoted\u200c time and resources to combat\u2064 the unprecedented border\u2062 crisis that\u200d the state is facing. SB 11 will give \u200bour troopers more authority to control the border and keep \u2063Texans safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The bill, known as Senate Bill 11, criminalizes illegal border crossings into Texas and empowers law enforcement to arrest violators without seeking federal permission. Currently, Texas authorities are required to obtain federal \u2064approval before apprehending illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>The penalty\u2063 for first-time offenders under this bill could be up\u200b to one year in jail, while convicted felons with multiple illegal entries could face life imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>This measure passed with a vote of 19-12 along party lines, marking the third time \u200bthis year that Mr. \u200cBirdwell&#8217;s bill has cleared the Senate. \u200dLt. Gov. Dan Patrick \u200cexpressed his commitment to securing the southern border, stating, &#8220;The Senate is committed to securing the southern border and will pass this bill\u200d over and\u200d over again until it passes the Texas House.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Greg Abbott, who called\u2062 for a third\u2063 special session with border security as a top priority, has shown his support for the bill. He emphasized the significance of \u2062the legislation, stating, &#8220;State [and] local police would have unprecedented\u200c power to\u2064 arrest illegal immigrants&#8230; The bill would make entering the United States illegally \u2063a criminal offense \u2063of up\u200c to 180 days in jail.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill\u200b aims to discourage illegal\u200c crossings and encourage immigrants\u200b to enter legally through\u200d one of Texas&#8217; 29 ports of entry, where they can be processed by U.S. Customs and\u2063 Border Protection authorities. Texas Department of Public Safety \u2063Director Steve McCraw estimated that around 1.5 million immigrants cross \u200dillegally into Texas \u200deach year, and if the \u2063law is \u200dpassed, DPS troopers could arrest approximately 72,000 to 75,000 illegal immigrants annually.<\/p>\n<p>While some Democrats expressed concerns about the practicality and funding of increased arrests and imprisonment,\u2062 Mr. Birdwell assured that the expense would\u2063 not fall on the state if immigrants \u2063entered legally through the ports. \u200dHe also reminded the committee that Gov. Abbott had already allocated $5.1 billion towards border security earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>If signed into \u2064law, the bill will take effect on December 1, strengthening Texas&#8217; efforts to address \u200cthe \u200congoing border\u2064 crisis.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors \u200dcontributed to the Texas Senate&#8217;s decision to\u2064 expand the authority of \u200dlocal and state police in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-budget-bill-would-slash-border-protection-budget-by-half-billion-dollars\/\" title=\"Dem Budget Bill Would Slash Border Protection Budget by Half Billion Dollars\">enforcing immigration laws<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  Al \u2062approval before\u200c arresting individuals for immigration-related offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Under Senate \u200bBill 11, local \u200dand state police will be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-allow-local-state-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"Texas Senate approves bill enabling local and state police to detain undocumented immigrants.\">enforce immigration laws alongside federal agents<\/a>, effectively expanding their authority in border areas. This move is seen as a response to the surge in illegal \u2062immigration that Texas has \u200bbeen experiencing.<\/p>\n<p>The bill is part\u2064 of Texas&#8217; ongoing efforts to \u200daddress the border crisis\u200b and protect \u2064its residents. The state \u200dhas been grappling with an increasing number of illegal border crossings, which has put a\u2062 strain on law enforcement and resources. By granting local and state police the power to make immigration-related arrests, Texas aims \u2063to improve\u200d border security and ensure the safety of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone, however, is in favor of \u200bSenate Bill 11.\u200c Critics\u2064 argue that it could lead to racial profiling and discrimination, as law enforcement officers may \u2064disproportionately target \u200bindividuals based on their appearance or perceived immigration status. They also argue that the responsibility of \u200denforcing immigration laws should rest solely with federal agencies.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of\u2062 the bill, on the other hand, argue that it is a necessary response\u200d to the federal government&#8217;s failure to secure the border. They believe that empowering local and state law enforcement is \u200ba practical measure \u2063to address the\u200b immediate security concerns of Texas \u2062residents.<\/p>\n<p>Texas is not alone in its efforts to strengthen border security. Several other states have taken similar steps to enhance control over their borders. These actions highlight \u2063the frustration\u200c felt by many state governments over what\u2063 they perceive as a lack of federal action on immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The approval\u2063 of Senate Bill 11 by the Texas Senate is a significant milestone in the state&#8217;s efforts to secure its border. It sends a clear message that Texas is committed to taking proactive measures to address the border crisis and protect its residents. The bill will now move to the Texas House of Representatives for further\u2064 consideration \u200cand debate.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Texas Senate&#8217;s approval of Senate Bill 11 represents a major step towards strengthening border security in the state. By granting local and state police the authority to \u2062arrest \u200bimmigrants who\u2063 are in the country illegally, Texas aims\u2064 to enhance its\u200d ability to control the border and keep its citizens safe. While critics raise concerns about potential racial profiling and discrimination, proponents argue \u200dthat this is a necessary response to the\u2064 federal government&#8217;s failure to secure the border. The bill will \u200cnow\u2063 undergo further scrutiny in \u200bthe Texas House of Representatives before potentially becoming law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Texas Senate passed a bill allowing local and state police to arrest undocumented immigrants. Senate Bill 11, proposed by Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell, criminalizes illegal border crossings in Texas and grants law enforcement the power to enforce this law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1556,"featured_media":2067003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2067002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1556"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2067002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2067003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2067002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2067002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2067002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}