Martin Golden voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Prohibits Sanctuary Cities
Title: Prohibits Sanctuary Cities
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.
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).
Title: Prohibits Sanctuary Cities