Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claim that an Illinois law allows immigrants illegally in the U.S. to become police officers is misleading. Immigrants with work permits who can own guns are eligible. Immigrants in the U.S. illegally cannot own guns.
to purchase weapons that the department gives employees. The weapon remains under the department's control unless the employee is working, the chief said.
Illinois’ new law makes people eligible to become police officers if they have federal work authorization and are legally authorized to possess firearms. That includes permanent residents. However, one expert said there’s a possible exception if immigrants are using weapons owned by the police departments only while on duty.
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