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Bevin backs legislation prohibiting 'Sanctuary Cities' By Nicole Burton Frankfort, KY - On Friday, July 12, 2019, Gov. Matt Bevin joined state lawmakers, members of the Lexington Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and Homeland Security officials in Lexington to call for passage of legislation sponsored by Sen. Danny Carroll and Rep. John Blanton that prohibits local governments from enacting "sanctuary" policies that prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In recent months, politicians in some Kentucky communities have proposed these policies that discourage partnerships between local police and federal officials. State and local governments in states like California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut have already adopted "sanctuary" policies. "Irresponsible and legally questionable 'sanctuary' policies handcuff our law enforcement personnel and pose a significant risk to public safety," said Gov. Bevin. "Communication and collaboration among federal, state and local police is essential. We must never allow petty politics to jeopardize the safety of our law enforcement personnel or the tools they need to serve and protect our communities." Sen. Carroll, a former Paducah assistant police chief, and Rep. Blanton, a former Kentucky State Police (KSP) major, each noted the urgency to address "sanctuary city" policies. "Cooperation between federal, state and local law enforcement has never been more important than it is today," said Sen. Carroll. "Permitting any unit of local government to mandate limited (or no) cooperation with federal immigration officials would hinder the effectiveness of local law enforcement and put our citizens at risk. This legislation is not intended as a statement on immigration policy, but rather a statement of support for law enforcement officers who have sworn to protect their communities." "'Sanctuary' policies allow politicians to force their political agenda upon the law enforcement community," said Rep. Blanton. "These types of policies are in direct violation to the oath that police officers take to protect and serve their communities, and legislation is necessary to ensure that law enforcement can do their job without the undue influence of politics." The proposed legislation:
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