Washington State Senate Bill 5068 proposes allowing non-citizens to become police officers and prosecuting attorneys. While the bill passed the Senate unanimously, significant federal and state firearm laws (RCW 9.41.171 and 18 U.S. Code § 922) prohibit non-citizens on non-immigrant visas or without lawful permanent resident status from possessing firearms, even for duty purposes. Exceptions are extremely limited, primarily for hunting or sporting.
This video discusses the legal landscape surrounding firearm possession by non-citizens in the United States, focusing on a recent 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the ban on unauthorized immigrants possessing firearms. It also addresses misinformation regarding the ATF's background check policies and the eligibility of non-citizens, including DACA recipients, for law enforcement positions in Illinois. The discussion highlights the distinction between lawful permanent residents and those without legal status concerning firearm rights and employment.
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