RALEIGH – On Tuesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act—strengthening public safety by requiring law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Custody Enforcement (ICE) to remove criminal illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes from our communities.
HB 318 doubles down on House Bill 10—enacted during the 2023-24 legislative session—which requires law enforcement agencies to work with ICE before releasing illegal migrants arrested for violent offenses from custody.
The new legislation mandates that law enforcement alerts ICE before an illegal alien criminal suspect is scheduled to be released, ending dangerous catch-and-release policies designed to provide a safe haven to criminal illegals in Democrat-run jurisdictions.
NC House Speaker Destin Hall said, “Make no mistake—when illegal immigrants commit violent crimes and are then released back into our communities, it’s the law-abiding families of North Carolina who pay the price. Sheriffs who refuse to cooperate with ICE are putting the public at risk. This bill ensures that sheriffs do their job: protect citizens, not shield criminals.”
Rep. Brenden Jones said, “House Bill 318 is about restoring common sense and prioritizing public safety. Criminal illegal immigrants should never be released back onto our streets to commit more violent crimes just because a rogue sheriff refuses to cooperate with ICE. This legislation ensures that violent offenders are held accountable.”
Rep. Brian Echevarria added, “This bill is a strong step forward in making sure criminal illegal aliens don’t get a free pass. We’re reinforcing our message loud and clear: if you’re here illegally and committing serious crimes, you won’t find sanctuary in North Carolina.”
If this was Bipartisan Approval, what was the vote???
IF the local PD and sherriffs already processed an individual who returns as a non legal resident and has a vilent crime, then yes by all means they should be sent to ICE. Now if someone is here illegally,but has no other record(ex a person simply overstayed a visa or something), then ICE and only ICE should be responsible for any enforcement actions.
The GOP – the Party of You Better Do What We Say Because We Are Babies. The Party of BIG Government