WA bill could allow noncitizens to police, prosecute U.S. citizens

The new Pierce County sheriff said he will refuse to hire any non-U.S. citizen after a new WA bill passed, which would allow law enforcement to hire anyone who can legally work in the United States.

Senate Bill 5068 was backed by the entire State Senate – 30 Democrats and 19 Republicans – in early February.

“I have a problem with non-citizens being cops and arresting our citizens in Pierce County. Therefore, we’re not going to hire non-citizens for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office,” said Keith Swank, sheriff of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.