RALEIGH, North Carolina. – Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have tabled several proposals that, if passed, could affect the community immigrant in the state.
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HB-28: seeks to limit immigrants from practicing as notaries public
HB-28 seeks to establish an amendment to the General State Law so that only those who are United States citizens or permanent residents can be notaries public.
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HB-29: requires application of the SAVE immigration verification program
HB-29 maintains that state agencies must apply the so-called Systematic Verification of Alien Rights (SAVE) program, so that they provide their services only to immigrants with immigration status in the country at the time they ask for public benefits.
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This system should also be implemented by the agencies that grant licenses for the practice of professional activities such as hairstylists, plumbers, electrical technicians and other specialties.
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HB-54: would create a criminal information network
The third of these is HB-54, which although it does not refer directly to immigrants, its implementation could have consequences.
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This proposal orders the creation of the criminal information network, which is a system that would collect data from the Division of Motors and Vehicles and other local agencies, which would be shared with federal entities, including immigration.
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HB-54: prohibits local governments from restricting enforcement of federal immigration laws and actions
The initiative would prohibit local governments from any policy, ordinance or procedure that limits or restricts the application of federal immigration laws. This also implies the obligation to cooperate with entities such as the Immigration and Customs Service (ICE).
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SB-101: Seeks immigration verification for felony detainees
The project presented by the senators Chuck Edwards, Norman W. Sanderson Y Danny Earl Britt Jr. seeks verification of the immigration status of a person who has been arrested for serious crimes, in addition to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Local agencies must notify ICE within 48 hours. If approved, there would be penalties for officers or bailiffs who do not comply with the order.
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