Gov. Greg Abbott signs sanctuary cities bill into law on Facebook Live
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a long debate at the Texas State Capitol over the sanctuary cities bill over the past several months, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 into law during a rare Facebook Live appearance.
Passing the Texas House in a 94-54 vote, SB 4 will ban sanctuary cities in Texas. The law requires local government and law enforcement to follow all federal immigration laws and detainer requests, putting in place criminal penalties if anyone breaks the new law.
In a statement
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