HF16 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, use of immigration-related data provided, and county attorneys required to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a crime of violence.

Related bill: SF643

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill from Minnesota aims to enhance the cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Here's a simple breakdown:

  1. Prohibiting Restrictions: The bill proposes that no local or governmental entity in Minnesota can limit the sharing of information about an individual's immigration status with federal immigration bodies like the Department of Homeland Security, including agencies such as ICE and Customs and Border Protection.

  2. Mandatory Actions: Under this bill, public employees would be obligated to share data concerning a person's immigration status with federal authorities, maintain this data, or exchange it with other federal, state, or local agencies to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.

  3. Enforcement Powers: The Attorney General or county attorneys could conduct investigations and take legal action if they believe any person or entity has not complied with this legislation.

  4. Definitions: Clarifications include defining "federal immigration agency" and "federal law enforcement officer" to precisely identify the organizations and individuals intended under this bill.

The overall aim is to ensure that there are no local policies or ordinances that hinder the cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement efforts.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
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March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toElections Finance and Government Operations