SHOCKING Bill SB5068 PASSED – Non-Citizens Allowed!

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank defies his entire state government by refusing to deputize non-citizens despite a unanimously passed bill designed to flood American law enforcement with migrants.

At a Glance

  • Washington state unanimously passed bill SB5068 allowing non-citizens to serve as judges, police officers, prosecutors, and teachers
  • Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has taken a stand, declaring he will not hire non-citizens for his department regardless of the law
  • The bill allows anyone authorized to work in the US, including migrants with limited status and DACA recipients, to serve in law enforcement
  • All 49 state senators (30 Democrats and 19 Republicans) voted in favor of the legislation
  • Sheriff Swank argues that police shortages are due to restrictive state laws, not citizenship requirements

Washington Throws Open Badge and Gavel to Non-Citizens

In a move that would have our founding fathers rolling in their graves, Washington state legislators have unanimously decided that American citizenship is now optional for those who enforce our laws, teach our children, and even interpret our Constitution. Senate Bill 5068, which sailed through with support from every single Democrat and Republican in the chamber, effectively declares that being American is no longer a prerequisite for wielding government authority over American citizens.

The bill, which has already cleared a House committee and awaits a full vote, would allow anyone with work authorization to hold positions previously reserved for citizens. This includes migrants with limited status and DACA recipients who haven’t taken the oath of citizenship but would now be empowered to arrest citizens, prosecute them, or even sit in judgment over them in a court of law. It’s the legislative equivalent of letting the foxes guard the henhouse – except these foxes haven’t even committed to being part of the farm.

One Sheriff Stands His Ground

In a rare display of constitutional backbone, Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has drawn a line in the sand that even the state government can’t bulldoze. Despite overwhelming political pressure, Swank has declared he will not hire non-citizens for his department, maintaining that the oath sworn by law enforcement officers carries a unique commitment to the Constitution that can only be fulfilled by those who have pledged allegiance to this nation.

When supporters of the bill tried drawing parallels between non-citizens serving in police forces and those in the military, Swank wasn’t buying the false equivalence. “The military, I understand, I get it,” he acknowledged before delivering the knockout blow: “But I just don’t think it’s appropriate for public service at the local level, especially when you’re taking an oath to the Constitution.” That sound you hear is common sense attempting to survive in Washington state.

The Real Reason Behind Police Shortages

While proponents claim this citizenship-optional approach will solve Washington’s police officer shortage, Sheriff Swank offered a reality check that the legislature desperately needs. The problem isn’t that we’re not casting a wide enough net for potential officers – it’s that Washington has made being a police officer practically impossible under their progressive policy framework. “The reason we have a shortage of police officers is because of the laws in this state,” Swank plainly stated.

And he’s right. After years of vilifying law enforcement, restricting their ability to do their jobs effectively, and subjecting them to endless scrutiny while tying their hands with red tape, Democrats are shocked – shocked! – to discover that fewer Americans want to put on the badge. Rather than fix the hostile work environment they’ve created, their solution is to import officers who may have less understanding of American civil liberties and constitutional protections.

A Bipartisan Betrayal

Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this legislation is its unanimous support in the state senate. All 30 Democrats and 19 Republicans voted to dilute the meaning of citizenship and the responsibility of law enforcement. When both parties agree on something this radical, it should set off alarm bells for every American who still believes citizenship should mean something in this country.

This isn’t about immigration reform or addressing labor shortages – it’s about fundamentally transforming what it means to be an American and who gets to exercise authority in our republic. Sheriff Swank deserves credit for standing up for the principle that those who enforce American laws should first and foremost be Americans themselves. It’s a concept so basic that it’s shocking we even need to debate it – but such is the upside-down reality of governance in deep blue states.

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