Washington Bill Allows Non-Citizens to Be Police & Prosecutors | What SB 5068 Really Means
Washington lawmakers are advancing SB 5068, a controversial bill that would allow non-citizens legally authorized to work in the United States to become police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, fish and wildlife officers, corrections officers, and employees within prosecuting attorneys’ offices.
Supporters say the change will help solve major staffing shortages in public safety agencies.
Critics argue it raises serious questions about citizenship, allegiance to the Constitution, and who should wield the power of the state over American citizens.
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