Republicans file immigration bill as promised

WAVE3.com
Jan 04, 2011 6:57 PM PST
Updated: Jan 04, 2011 7:01 PM PST
FRANKFORT, KY (AP)

Senate Republicans followed through on a promise to file a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants in Kentucky on the first day of the 2011 legislative session.

Republican state Sen. John Schickel of Union introduced the legislation on Tuesday, and Senate President David Williams said the measure will be approved and sent to the House for consideration by week's end.

The measure allows police to arrest illegal immigrants on trespassing charges for setting foot in Kentucky.

Critics claim the legislation is broader than a law passed in Arizona that is facing legal challenges.

The Kentucky measure allows police to determine the immigration status of people they detain and to charge them with criminal trespass if found on public or private property in the state.

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