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

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen

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Who it affects

Immigrant / non-citizen

Sheriffs may enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law. This could lead to increased enforcement actions and potential detentions or deportations for immigrants.

Undocumented / DACA / TPS

This bill allows sheriffs to partner with ICE for immigration enforcement, which may result in increased scrutiny, detention, and deportation of undocumented individuals.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Immigrant / non-citizendirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Sheriffs may enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law. This could lead to increased enforcement actions and potential detentions or deportations for immigrants.
“agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law”· Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
This bill allows sheriffs to partner with ICE for immigration enforcement, which may result in increased scrutiny, detention, and deportation of undocumented individuals.
“agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law”· Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

What the Bill Does

Authorizes sheriffs to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
These agreements allow sheriffs to enforce federal immigration law.
Facilitates cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

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