Local government: other; local government sanctuary policy prohibition act; create. Creates new act.
SB 11 prohibits local governments in Michigan from adopting or enforcing policies that restrict local law enforcement or officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It directly affects counties, cities, townships, and their employees by requiring them to comply with federal immigration cooperation within 60 days of the law's effective date. The bill establishes legal remedies, allowing residents to sue or file complaints with the attorney general if local policies violate the law, with courts able to issue injunctions, order policy changes, and award damages or fines up to $7,500 for officials who knowingly violate it. This creates a statewide standard for immigration cooperation, overriding local "sanctuary" policies.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 8, 2025
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Jan 8, 2025
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Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joe Bellino
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