Immigration & Border Security

Bill Allowing Louisiana Police to Arrest Illegal Immigrants Passes State Senate

The bill now heads to the GOP-controlled House for approval.
Bill Allowing Louisiana Police to Arrest Illegal Immigrants Passes State Senate
People walk along the highway through Arriaga, Chiapas state in southern Mexico, on their way to the United States, on Jan. 8, 2024. Edgar H. Clemente/AP Photo
Samantha Flom
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The Louisiana Senate has signed off on a bill that would allow state police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants within the state.

The measure, modeled after a similar law in Texas, passed the GOP-led chamber on April 8 along party lines in a 28-11 vote. It now heads to the state House, also controlled by Republicans, for approval.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].