Immigration

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 27: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS.

This Act establishes the Office of New Americans to help improve the lives and economic prosperity of new Americans who come to Delaware and of all Delawareans generally.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes Office of New Americans to improve immigrant services and economic integration, directly supporting immigrant integration and services as per bill summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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signed · Delaware · House May 21, 2026

HB 151: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DETENTION FACILITIES.

House Bill 151 prohibits the operation of private detention facilities in the State of Delaware. This means that all detention facilities in the state must be publicly owned and operated, directly affecting any private entities currently operating or planning to operate such facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits private detention facilities, shifting to public operation which aligns with criminal justice reform goals like increased oversight and reduced privatization concerns.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits private immigration detention facilities, requiring public operation to increase oversight and protect immigrant rights from for-profit detention practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

signed · Delaware · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 182: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AGREEMENTS.

This Act prohibits law-enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration enforcement authorities to enforce immigration violations or share immigration enforcement related data. This Act is not intended to prevent a law-enforcement agency from working with the federal government on other public safety efforts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from sharing immigration data with federal authorities, protecting civil rights and reducing immigration enforcement overreach in criminal justice context.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement on immigration violations, aligning with protections for immigrant communities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing immigration enforcement data, protecting data privacy by preventing unauthorized data sharing with federal authorities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration