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Illinois Governor Signs Law Allowing Non-Citizens, Including DACA Recipients, to Serve as Police Officers
Controversial Bill Removes U.S. Citizenship Requirement for Police Jobs
According to American Military News, Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois approved a new law called Illinois House Bill 3751. This law allows documented immigrants who are not U.S. citizens including those under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to work as police officers in Illinois. Starting from January 1, 2024, this law removes the requirement for police officers to be U.S. citizens. Documented immigrants can apply for these jobs if they meet other qualifications like being able to legally have and use a firearm.
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Controversy Erupts as Illinois Opens Police Roles to Documented Immigrants -Fuelling Debate on Immigration and Law Enforcement
The decision to allow non-U.S. citizens like documented immigrants including DACA recipients to serve as police officers in Illinois has sparked widespread disagreement, particularly among Republicans and law enforcement officials. Media figure Collin Rugg and politicians like Mary Miller and Lauren Boebert, express concerns about the potential risks to public safety and the integrity of law enforcement. The Fraternal Order of Police has also raised apprehensions about the message this sends and the potential loss of trust in the police. The move has ignited a heated debate in Illinois about immigration and the authority to enforce laws prompting worries about the consequences of granting such power to documented immigrants who may lack full legal rights in the country.
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