https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/06/new-illinois-bill-would-allow-non-us-citizens/
While current federal law prohibits non-U.S. citizens from working in law enforcement, Illinois is looking to change that.
The Illinois House and Senate recently passed Bill 3751 allowing some work-eligible non US citizens to serve in law enforcement in the state.
The bill states, “Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill and adds that an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is allowed to apply for the position of police officer, deputy sheriff, or special policeman, subject to specified requirements. Effective January 1, 2024.”
While the bill awaits Illinois Governor Pritzker’s signature, currently federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(A)) prohibits gun possession for illegal aliens.
A bill that would allow non-U.S. citizens to become police officers in Illinois is now on Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk.
Federal law states that only U.S. citizens can serve as police officers and deputies. But Illinois House Bill 3751 would change that for immigrants who are work-eligible under federal law.
The bill’s sponsor called it a natural progression – now that some undocumented immigrants can become health care workers and military members.
But an opponent claims giving non-citizens the right to arrest a U.S. citizen would be a “breach of democracy.”