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Proposed Bill in Washington: A Controversial Step Towards Hiring Non-Citizen Police Officers
The state of Washington is experiencing a significant shift in its law enforcement hiring policies, following the introduction of Senate Bill 568. This proposed legislation aims to allow individuals who are legally permitted to work in the United States—including non-citizens—to serve as police officers in the region. While the bill has found bipartisan support in the state senate, it has sparked a fiery debate about the implications of allowing non-citizens to have such authority over U.S. citizens.