Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires local government to comply with a detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency, effectively prohibiting what is commonly referred to as a sanctuary city.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a local government from interfering with either of the following (Sec. 2):

• A detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency; or

• The ability of a federal law enforcement official to enter and conduct enforcement activities at a municipal or county jail.

• Exempts certain cases involving victims of, or witnesses to, a crime, children attending school and individuals utilizing services of a municipal hospital (Sec. 2).

• Requires the commissioner, in conjunction with the superintendent of the state police, to keep an updated list of local governments and entities that are in violation (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that for purposes of this bill, a “federal law enforcement agency” includes (Sec. 2):

• The Central Intelligence Agency;

• Department of Homeland Security;

• Drug Enforcement Agency;

• Federal Bureau of Investigation;

• Immigration and Customs Enforcement;

• National Park Service;

• Secret Service;

• Transportation Security Administration;

• Customs and Border Protection; and

• United States Coast Guard.

• Specifies that this bill takes effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature (Sec. 4).

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