The proposed S.B. 1164 bill seeks to amend current statutes by establishing the Arizona Immigration, Cooperation and Enforcement Act (Arizona ICE Act), which would require local law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to actively support federal immigration law enforcement. Specifically, the bill mandates that each LEA enter into a memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S. ICE) to participate in the 287(g) Program by January 1, 2026. Additionally, LEAs would be required to report their compliance status and the training of officers related to these agreements, while also providing immunity for utilizing federal resources for immigration enforcement.

The bill further specifies procedures for handling immigration detainer requests, obligating LEAs to notify relevant authorities and comply with such requests if they are deemed facially sufficient. It also requires correctional facilities to enter into agreements with U.S. ICE for the temporary housing of individuals subject to detainers. The Attorney General would be empowered to enforce compliance, and the bill includes provisions for funding from the state General Fund for its administration. Overall, these updates significantly enhance the role of local law enforcement in immigration enforcement and establish a structured framework for cooperation with federal authorities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-1052, 11-1053, 11-1054, 11-1055