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.
Illinois has passed House Bill 3751, which will allow non-U.S. citizens legally authorized to work in the country to become police officers. This law, effective January 1, 2024, removes the U.S. citizenship requirement previously mandated by federal law for law enforcement roles. The bill has drawn criticism for potentially allowing individuals who are undocumented to enforce laws, with concerns raised about background checks and the implications for arresting U.S. citizens.
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