Texas Tribune by Julian Aguilar
A key Republican figure in the state’s immigration debate says he has concerns about what the proposed “sanctuary cities” bill means for students brought to the country illegally as children, who are now excelling in their studies.
Meanwhile, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement directive authorizing agents to use “discretion” when choosing whom to deport has caused more stir among lawmakers and advocates over what to do with immigrants detained but not arrested under the pending legislation.
Two bills, SB9 by state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, and HB9 by state Rep. Burt Solomons, R-Carrollton, would prevent local governments and law enforcement agencies from enacting policies that prohibit officers or other employees from questioning the immigration status of a person arrested or lawfully detained.
On Monday, state Rep. Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, the chairman of the House State Affairs Committee, oversaw a public hearing where dozens of students gave testimony, some through tear-choked sobs, admitting they were illegal immigrants. They included Karla Resendiz, who recently graduated with honors with a pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She pleaded to the committee to reconsider passing the bill out of committee.
Later, Cook said he had concerns over what the bill could mean for people like Resendiz.
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