State legislators approve tougher sanctuary city law

State legislators approve tougher sanctuary city law

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Right now, towns in North Dakota are prohibited from giving a safe haven to people who are not in the country legally. On Wednesday, state senators approved an even tougher law relating to sanctuary cities. The senate voted 'yes' to House Bill 1303, which could withhold funding for counties and cities if they're found to be in violation of the law. The bill would give the attorney general the authority to look into the vio…

North Dakota Legislature approves bill to enforce anti-sanctuary city laws

BISMARCK — As part of the nationwide push from Republicans to tighten immigration laws, the North Dakota Legislature approved a bill Wednesday, April 9, to punish communities that enact “sanctuary city” policies — rules allowing local law enforcement to withhold certain information from federal immigration authorities. There are currently no communities in North Dakota with sanctuary city policies. The 2023 Legislature approved legislation banni…

Sanctuary laws under fire in new battles pitting local vs. federal law enforcement

The debate over how best to protect citizens is now front and center on Capitol Hill.