Arkansas bill would mandate ICE cooperation and enhance penalties for illegal immigrants

Published March 19, 2025 12:04pm ET



Republican lawmakers in Arkansas are pushing legislation that would mandate ICE cooperation and enhance penalties for criminal illegal immigrants in the state.

The Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act, SB426, is being led by Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester and state Rep. Frances Cavenaugh, both Republicans. The legislation seeks to introduce three changes to the fight against illegal immigrants in Arkansas.

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