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TX · HB1491CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen
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Plain-English Summary

Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 11, 2025

Who it affects
Immigrant / non-citizenindirect

Increased enforcement of federal immigration law by counties, potentially leading to more detentions and deportations.

Undocumented / DACA / TPSindirect

Heightened risk of apprehension and removal due to county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Immigrant / non-citizenindirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Increased enforcement of federal immigration law by counties, potentially leading to more detentions and deportations.

    Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.· Title
  • Undocumented / DACA / TPSindirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Heightened risk of apprehension and removal due to county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

    Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.· Title
What the Bill Does
  • Allows counties to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • These agreements enable counties to enforce federal immigration law.
  • The bill pertains to the collaboration between local governments and federal immigration authorities.
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