Georgia Legislators Senate Committee Passes Law to Curtail “Sanctuary Cities”
Democrats Express Frustration Over Lack of Transparency in Legislative Process
According to JusttheNews, the Georgia legislators Senate Public Safety Committee passed a law to stop cities from becoming “Sanctuary Cities.” This law would take away money from cities that declare themselves as such. Democrats were upset because Georgia legislators didn’t see the changes to the law before the meeting. The person who made the law, state Sen. Randy Robertson says sanctuary cities are dangerous and put illegal immigrants before citizens.
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Calls for Stricter Immigration Measures in Georgia Intensify Amid Criticism of Sanctuary City Policies and Legislative Disputes
Some people want stricter immigration rules in Georgia after recent tragedies. They blame federal policies for crimes by undocumented immigrants. Lt. Governor Burt Jones criticizes Athens-Clarke County for prioritizing illegal immigrants over safety. A new law allows citizens to challenge sanctuary cities in court, opposed by Democrats who fear it could scare immigrants and strain police relations. Georgia legislators Republicans are determined to halt sanctuary policies, revealing deep divisions on immigration.