Ohio Senate Passes Roegner Bill Bolstering Ohio's Immigration Laws
COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 172, sponsored by State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson), specifying that persons who are unlawfully in the United States are not protected from arrest.
"The United States is a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of law and order. To have a civilized society, laws must be respected, this includes immigration laws," said Roegner. "During the 4 years of the Biden Administration, by conservative estimates, 10 to 13 million people entered our country illegally. Among them are murderers, gang members, rapists, pedophiles who terrorize, torture and murder our citizens. We need to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts to keep our nation safe."
In sum, Senate Bill 172 prohibits public officials from:
¿ Obstructing or otherwise interfering, directly or indirectly, with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency or officer who is arresting or detaining a person under the bill.
¿ Prohibiting any person from inquiring or providing information about an individual’s citizenship or immigration status, release date, or other personal identifying information in furtherance of an immigration enforcement action.
¿ Prohibiting any person from otherwise aiding or cooperating with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency or officer in arresting or detaining a person under the bill.
¿ Seeking or imposing any form of civil or criminal liability or penalty against any person acting in good faith under the bill on the ground that the person violated any rule, ordinance, resolution, policy, directive, or other action that conflicts with the bill.
“If you are in this country legally, then you have nothing to fear from Senate Bill 172. If you are here illegally, you need to return to your home country now.” The US Department of Homeland Security has a generous offer currently to help facilitate voluntary departures. Visit DHS.gov/CBPhome.”
Senate Bill 172 now goes to the Ohio House for further consideration.
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