An Act to prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:
Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 23-3:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no state entity or political subdivision may adopt or implement a policy, order, or ordinance that:
(1) Limits or prohibits an individual from communicating or cooperating with a federal agency or official to verify or report the immigration status of another individual; or
(2) Grants a noncitizen unlawfully present in the United States the right to lawful presence or status within the state or political subdivision.
Any policy, order, or ordinance adopted or implemented in violation of this section is void. No state entity or political subdivision may take disciplinary action against a law enforcement officer based upon the officer's refusal to comply with or enforce any policy, order, or ordinance in violation of this section.
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