HR 864 · In committee · last action January 31, 2025
<p><strong>Freedom to Cooperate Act</strong></p><p>This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.</p><p>A state may not prohibit its personnel or another government entity from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts or making inquiries about an individual's immigration status. Currently, a government entity is only barred from prohibiting the sharing of immigration-related information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).</p><p>DHS may issue a detainer if there is probable cause to believe that an individual arrested for any criminal or motor vehicle offense is inadmissible or deportable.</p><p>Furthermore, the bill provides legal immunity for a state or local government entity or official temporarily detaining a non-U.S. national under federal authority.</p>
Kevin Kiley (R-CA)
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<p><strong>Freedom to Cooperate Act</strong></p><p>This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.</p><p>A state may not prohibit its personnel or another government entity from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts or making inquiries about an individual's immigration status. Currently, a government entity is only barred from prohibiting the sharing of immigration-related information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).</p><p>DHS may issue a detainer if there is probable cause to believe that an individual arrested for any criminal or motor vehicle offense is inadmissible or deportable.</p><p>Furthermore, the bill provides legal immunity for a state or local government entity or official temporarily detaining a non-U.S. national under federal authority.</p>