Texas governor resurrects measure to curb immigration

[The Northerner]

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas Governor Rick Perry, who is thinking of running for president, revived a proposal on Tuesday that would crack down on cities providing sanctuary to illegal immigrants.

The measure died at the end of the regular session of the Texas legislature on May 30, but the Republican governor called lawmakers into a special session the following day to consider a budget matter.

On Tuesday, Perry added the sanctuary city measure to the list of topics he wants lawmakers to act on during the special session. The issue is likely to be taken up by lawmakers because Perry's Republican allies hold majorities in both houses of the legislature.

The proposal would prohibit local governments from banning law enforcement officers from asking about the immigration status of people who are lawfully detained or arrested. Perry had declared the issue an "emergency" priority for the regular legislative session.

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