Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

H 4251: Money transmission fees

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 35-11-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FEES MUST BE ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN MONEY TRANSFERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE FEES TO THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT FUND; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-80, RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT FUND MUST BE USED TO FUND THE UNIT'S OPERATIONS.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds illegal immigration enforcement unit operations, directly increasing state-level immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 2, 2025

H 4282: Arrests of undocumented immigrants

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING A CRIMINAL LAW OF THIS STATE WHO IS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO BE UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR DEPORTATION IN LIEU OF IMPRISONMENT, AND TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PERSONS ARRESTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds felony charge for undocumented immigrants arrested for other crimes, expanding criminalization beyond original offenses and increasing penalties.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill criminalizes undocumented status post-criminal arrest, mandates deportation over prison time, and requires immigration data collection for enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3026: Bond, circuit court for illegal aliens

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO BOND AND MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE TO SET OR DENY BOND AND DETERMINE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH CRIMES THAT CARRY MAXIMUM SENTENCES OF THREE YEARS OR MORE AND WHO ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING ILLEGAL ALIENS.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates bond denial for suspected illegal aliens, restricting defendant rights in criminal proceedings without due process considerations.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates circuit court judges to deny bond for suspected illegal aliens charged with serious crimes, restricting release and increasing state enforcement of immigration status in criminal cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 6, 2025

H 3936: Illegal immigration enforcement

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-82 SO AS TO CREATE THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION INFORMATION REWARD FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDE A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR REWARD TO EACH RESIDENT OF THIS STATE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO SLED'S ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT THAT LEADS TO THE APPREHENSION AND DEPORTATION OF AN ILLEGAL ALIEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates $500 reward for reporting undocumented immigrants to SLED, leading to apprehension and deportation. Increases state immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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