Legislation

SB172

Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest

Senate | In House Committee (Public Safety)

๐Ÿ“‹ What This Bill Does

This bill specifies that individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States are not privileged from arrest, detention, or custody by law enforcement agencies in Ohio. It prohibits public offices and officials from granting any privileges to such individuals and mandates cooperation with immigration enforcement actions. The bill supersedes any conflicting local rules or policies.

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Rationale

The bill conflicts with Libertarian principles by increasing government control over individual rights and enabling law enforcement to detain individuals based on immigration status, which undermines personal liberty and privacy rights.

Risks and Concerns

  • Increased government overreach in personal liberties
  • Potential for racial profiling and discrimination
  • Erosion of trust between communities and law enforcement

Platform Citations (4)

1.0 PERSONAL LIBERTY OPPOSES
The bill restricts individual rights based on immigration status.
1.3 Privacy OPPOSES
The bill allows for increased scrutiny of individuals' immigration status.
crime_punishment OPPOSES
The bill expands law enforcement powers beyond protecting individual rights.
federal_overreach OPPOSES
The bill aligns with federal enforcement rather than protecting state sovereignty.
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