Staff Reports
In a surprising move, the state of Illinois has passed a law allowing non-citizens, specifically DACA recipients, to become police officers. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3751 into law, stating, “We have the ability for people who are legally here in this country, and permanent residents and DACA residents, to apply for jobs as police officers.” This new law opens up opportunities for children who were brought into the United States illegally by their parents when they were minors.
BREAKING: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a new law that will allow ILLEGAL ALIENS to become police officers and sheriffs deputies.
In Illinois, ILLEGAL aliens that broke the law entering America will now be allowed to enforce the law.
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) August 1, 2023
While federal law prohibits non-U.S. citizens from serving as police officers and deputies, it seems that job requirements for police officers can vary from state to state and agency to agency. As Police 1 reports, most departments have certain minimum qualifications that include being a citizen of the United States. However, it appears that some local police forces may not strictly adhere to this federal law.
At 5pm yesterday, when no one was paying attention, Pritzker signed a bill to allow illegal immigrants to become police officers, giving non-citizens the power to arrest citizens in our state. No sane state would allow foreign nationals to arrest their citizens, this is madness!
— Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) July 29, 2023
In the state of Illinois, illegals can now become police officers.
Yes, you heard that right.
People who are breaking the law by their presence here can now arrest American citizens.
You know the other blue states are watching and getting ready to implement this idea as soon…
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) July 30, 2023
Illinois FOP statement regarding legislation that would allow those without legal citizenship status to become police officers pic.twitter.com/NDEuU7Klx7
— Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (@IllinoisFOP) July 4, 2023
Nonetheless, this new law has caused quite a stir in conservative circles. Representative Mary Miller from Illinois criticized the law, saying, “No sane state would allow foreign nationals to arrest their citizens, this is madness!” Lauren Boebert from Colorado added, “People who are breaking the law by their presence here can now arrest American citizens. You know the other blue states are watching and getting ready to implement this idea as soon as they can!”
Even the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police expressed their concerns, stating that this legislation sends the wrong message and allows individuals without legal status to become enforcers of the law. It’s worth noting that this controversial decision comes during a time of major recruitment and shortages among the Illinois police, as reported by Fox News.
In the end, whether this new law will have a positive or negative impact on Illinois remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear: it has stirred up fierce debate and is yet another example of the ongoing battles between conservatives and liberals in this country.
