Wisconsin GOP Plans Immigration Bill Targeting Law Enforcement

Republican lawmakers across the U.S. are advancing a series of immigration-related legislative proposals in response to the Trump administration's recent executive actions. In Wisconsin, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced plans to introduce a bill mandating local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, despite pushback from police departments in Beloit and Janesville who refuse to engage in immigration enforcement. Similarly, California Congressman Kevin Kiley proposed a bill to bar illegal immigrants from accessing Medicaid, arguing it would save the state billions while prioritizing legal residents. In Ohio, Senator Bernie Moreno is set to introduce legislation aimed at curtailing asylum claims, requiring applications to be filed only at legal entry points. Additionally, Texas Representative Brian Babin plans to introduce a bill ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, a move already facing legal challenges. These initiatives reflect a broader Republican strategy to tighten immigration controls amid ongoing debates on the topic at the federal level.