Ohio HB200, the America First Act, prohibits unlawful presence in Ohio and mandates law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Ohio HB200, the America First Act, prohibits individuals unlawfully present in the United States from entering or being present in Ohio. It mandates law enforcement agencies and detention facilities to cooperate in federal immigration law enforcement, including detaining individuals suspected of being unlawfully present. The bill also allows courts to withhold state local government funds from subdivisions that do not comply with the act. It outlines penalties for violations of community control sanctions and conditions, including fines and imprisonment.
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