Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024
This bill, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, aims to enhance cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities in order to identify and detain criminal illegal aliens. Key provisions include: Authorizing law enforcement officers to verify the immigration status of individuals accused of certain misdemeanor offenses prior to releasing them on citation. Requiring state and local agencies to enter into agreements with federal immigration authorities to assist with enforcement of immigration laws. Mandating that custodial authorities honor immigration detainer notices and report information on foreign-born inmates. Imposing penalties on local governments that adopt "sanctuary" policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Requiring the Department of Audits and Accounts to review and audit annual reports on agency compliance with immigration-related laws. Expanding the collection of DNA samples from certain convicted felons subject to immigration detainers. The bill aims to promote compliance with state laws related to deterring the presence of criminal illegal aliens in Georgia.
GEORGIA HB1105 QUARTERLY REPORTS
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