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Williams Announces Legislation to Allow Private Cause of Action Against Public Officials Violating Federal Immigration Detainers

Apr. 02, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) has announced legislation to establish a private cause of action against government officials who willfully disregard federal immigration laws, including lawful detainers issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This proposed law would create a statutory exception to sovereign and governmental immunity, allowing individuals to seek damages for harm caused by the knowing release of illegal immigrants or knowing failure to notify ICE or honor ICE detainers.

Where Did the Money Go?

Apr. 02, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today announced his oversight investigation into where the money from the sale of Hunter Heritage license plates has only led to more disturbing questions about the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) status as a supposed “independent commission.”

Game Commission Won’t Say “Baby” is Still Alive

Apr. 01, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – During the PGC’s Annual Report before the House Game and Fisheries meeting, Maloney, the Republican chairman, questioned PGC executive director Steve Smith on the status and locating of a domesticated whitetail deer named “Baby” that was forcibly seized from a family in Fayette County on Feb. 25.

Stambaugh Introduces Bill for Wildlife Fencing

Mar. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – New legislation authored by Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) would create a cost-share program to help farmers and foresters erect deterrent fencing to reduce crop and sapling damage from deer, bear, elk, turkeys, and other wildlife.

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