Georgia has recently implemented two new laws aimed at addressing immigration issues and bail requirements in the state. The first law, House Bill 1105, mandates that jailers must now check the immigration status of inmates and apply to assist in enforcing federal immigration law. This measure was prompted by a tragic incident where a Venezuelan man was accused of beating a nursing student to death on the University of Georgia campus.
Under this new law, jail officials are required to verify with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whether prisoners are known to be in the country illegally. Failure to do so is now considered a misdemeanor. Additionally, local jails must apply for a 287(g) agreement with ICE to allow jailers to help enforce immigration law.
