Ohio HB26, the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, mandates state and local authorities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, penalizes.
The Ohio HB26, known as the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, requires state and local authorities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, including complying with the USA Patriot Act and executive orders on homeland security. It prohibits policies that hinder cooperation with federal authorities or protect unlawful immigrants. Noncompliant municipal corporations lose eligibility for homeland security funding. The act also mandates state and local entities to verify the immigration status of applicants for public benefits.
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