This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the interaction of municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies with federal immigration authorities. Under the new provisions, law enforcement agencies would be prohibited from stopping, questioning, or detaining individuals based on their citizenship or immigration status, as well as from using public resources to enforce federal immigration laws. Additionally, any agreements or practices that conflict with these new restrictions are rendered void upon the bill's effective date. Agencies would also be required to provide individuals in custody with information regarding any immigration detainers or requests they receive. The bill introduces reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies, which must submit detailed reports to the Attorney General regarding immigration-related requests and their responses. These reports would include data on detainer requests, interviews conducted by immigration authorities, and access to municipal databases. The Attorney General is tasked with posting this information publicly and providing annual summaries of compliance to the Governor and Legislature. Furthermore, the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is designated as the "Immigrant Trust Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-1002, 9-1003, 11-1062, 11-1063