SC legislative records: on Immigration
Henry McMaster:
No sanctuary cities; plus annual compliance checks
Governor Henry McMaster announced a new law enforcement initiative to ensure that no South Carolina municipalities become "sanctuary cities" and to establish, in state law, a mechanism through which local officials must annually prove compliance with
existing immigration law."Our cities are open to all who follow our laws, but are not sanctuaries for those who ignore them," said Gov. Henry McMaster. "South Carolina is a special place, known for the kindness and welcoming nature of its people,
but it's also a place that values law and order, and this bill will serve as a strong message to all that we will not tolerate lawlessness."
The legislation would require political subdivisions [cities, towns and counties] to verify compliance with
state immigration laws to the SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) each fiscal year. If a political subdivision is found not to be in compliance, that subdivision will be ineligible for Local Government Fund appropriations for a minimum of three years.
Source: Governor's statement on South Carolina voting record "SLED"
Oct 23, 2017
James Emerson Smith:
Voted NAY on police checking immigration status
Excerpts from S 20 legislative records:- It is a felony for a person who has remained in the US in violation of law to conceal themselves from detection or to conspire to conceal that person from state or federal authorities.
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A law enforcement officer, when stopping a person for some other criminal offense, must determine the immigration status of that person if the officer suspects that the person is illegally in the US.
- If a prisoner who is an alien unlawfully present
in the US completes the prisoner's sentence of incarceration, the keeper of the jail shall notify the US Department of Homeland Security [or ICE agency] and shall securely transport the prisoner to a federal facility [for deportation].
- Implement a fee
on wire transfers to foreign countries: a 1% fee with a minimum of $5.
Status:Bill passed Senate, 22-14-0; passed House 65-39-20; signed by Governor, June 27, 2011. (Rep. James Emerson Smith voted NAY).
Source: South Carolina legislature voting records: S 20
May 25, 2011
Lee Bright:
Charge 1% foreign wire fee;& police check immigration status
Excerpts from S 20 legislative records:- It is a felony for a person who has remained in the US in violation of law to conceal themselves from detection or to conspire to conceal that person from state or federal authorities.
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A law enforcement officer, when stopping a person for some other criminal offense, must determine the immigration status of that person if the officer suspects that the person is illegally in the US.
- If a prisoner who is an alien unlawfully present
in the US completes the prisoner's sentence of incarceration, the keeper of the jail shall notify the US Department of Homeland Security [or ICE agency] and shall securely transport the prisoner to a federal facility [for deportation].
- Implement a fee
on wire transfers to foreign countries: a 1% fee with a minimum of $5.
Status:Bill passed Senate, 22-14-0; passed House 65-39-20; signed by Governor, June 27, 2011. (Sen. Lee Bright sponsored the bill and voted YEA).
Source: South Carolina legislature voting records: S 20
Jun 14, 2011
Mia McLeod:
Voted NO on police checking immigration status
Excerpts from S 20 legislative records:- It is a felony for a person who has remained in the US in violation of law to conceal themselves from detection or to conspire to conceal that person from state or federal authorities.
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A law enforcement officer, when stopping a person for some other criminal offense, must determine the immigration status of that person if the officer suspects that the person is illegally in the US.
- If a prisoner who is an alien unlawfully present
in the US completes the prisoner's sentence of incarceration, the keeper of the jail shall notify the US Department of Homeland Security [or ICE agency] and shall securely transport the prisoner to a federal facility [for deportation].
- Implement a
fee on wire transfers to foreign countries: a 1% fee with a minimum of $5.
Status: Bill passed Senate, 22-14-0; State Sen. McLeod voted NO; passed House 65-39-20; signed by Governor, June 27, 2011.
Source: South Carolina legislature voting records: S 20
May 25, 2011
Nikki Haley:
Charge 1% foreign wire fee;& police check immigration status
Excerpts from S 20 legislative records:- It is a felony for a person who has remained in the US in violation of law to conceal themselves from detection or to conspire to conceal that person from state or federal authorities.
-
A law enforcement officer, when stopping a person for some other criminal offense, must determine the immigration status of that person if the officer suspects that the person is illegally in the US.
- If a prisoner who is an alien unlawfully present
in the US completes the prisoner's sentence of incarceration, the keeper of the jail shall notify the US Department of Homeland Security [or ICE agency] and shall securely transport the prisoner to a federal facility [for deportation].
- Implement a fee
on wire transfers to foreign countries: a 1% fee with a minimum of $5.
Status:Bill passed Senate, 22-14-0; passed House 65-39-20; signed by Governor, June 27, 2011.
Source: South Carolina legislature voting records: S 20
Jun 27, 2011
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