State of Georgia; actions to combat the illegal invasion; supporting
Impact
SR539 aims to strengthen Georgia's legal and operational authority to address what it describes as an invasion facilitated by transnational criminal organizations. This would potentially enhance the state's capability to act independently of federal measures regarding immigration and border control. By invoking the state's rights enshrined in both the United States and the Georgia Constitutions, the resolution seeks to empower local and state law enforcement agencies, thereby reinforcing their role in addressing border security issues that are perceived as threats to public safety and state integrity.
Summary
Senate Resolution 539 emphasizes the urgent need to combat the illegal invasion of the State of Georgia, highlighting the responsibilities outlined in the U.S. Constitution for both the federal government and states to protect against invasion. The resolution cites estimates of over 500,000 illegal aliens currently residing in Georgia, asserting that state resources are being significantly diverted to address the needs of these individuals. This draws attention to the impact on educational and emergency services funded by taxpayers, thus creating a strain on state resources.
Contention
The resolution brings forth significant points of contention, particularly regarding the definitions and categorizations of illegal immigration as an invasion. Supporters argue that acknowledging this situation as an invasion is crucial for garnering adequate state response measures, while opponents may view the terminology as inflammatory and potentially discriminatory. Additionally, there may be debates surrounding the allocation of state resources towards border security versus other community needs, as discussions regarding the inclusion of additional legal powers for local law enforcement could raise concerns over civil liberties and community relations.
This resolution declares that every state within the United States has the sovereign right to exclude any person who does not have the right to be there. It also declares that the states along the southern border (1) were invaded by terrorists, narco-terrorist cartels, and criminal actors from 2021 through 2024; and (2) have the sovereign and unilateral authority to defend themselves against such an invasion.
Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who have seized control of our southern border.
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and demanding that Congress deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and urging Congress to deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists; urging the Governor to accelerate construction of a wall along the southern border; urging the U.S. Congress to deploy military forces.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.