Summary: HR 7077, introduced by Representatives Knight, Speakman, Caldwell, Felix, Potter, and Shanley on January 14, has been referred to the House Judiciary. The bill condemns the tactics employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Rhode Island and nationwide, particularly highlighting the impact on the over 150,000 foreign-born immigrants in the state. It addresses recent incidents, including the detention of an employee by ICE in Warren, Rhode Island, and the resulting climate of fear due to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, such as military-style raids and targeting individuals at courthouses. The bill expresses concern that these actions have eroded trust in local law enforcement and deterred community members from seeking assistance or engaging with the legal system. It calls for a strong condemnation of ICE's enforcement methods, asserting that they are unnecessary for effective immigration enforcement and detrimental to public safety. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights and safety of all Rhode Islanders, regardless of immigration status, and reaffirms the commitment to principles of equal treatment, due process, and civil liberties. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to key state officials and local councils to reinforce the state's position against fear-based immigration tactics.