Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 8854: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAddresses deportation impacts on minors by granting courts guardianship authority, protecting immigrant families from separation due to immigration enforcement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9376: Enacts the "reporting of arrests, detentions, actions and removals by immigration enforcement (RADAR) act"

Requires the creation of an immigration enforcement activity transparency dashboard, which shall be made publicly available, to track certain information relating to immigration authorities activities within New York state.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires public tracking of immigration enforcement activities, increasing transparency and accountability, aligning with immigrant rights protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9366: Provides for procedures and restrictions regarding the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by the state and city universities of New York

This bill restricts New York State University (SUNY) police and employees from engaging with federal immigration enforcement. It prohibits them from asking about immigration status, notifying immigration authorities about campus individuals, transferring custody to immigration officials without a court order, or entering immigration status into databases. Key provisions require written consent forms (in multiple languages) for any immigration-related interviews and ban using immigration officials as interpreters. The law directly affects SUNY campus staff and aims to protect students, faculty, and visitors from campus-based immigration enforcement actions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts disclosure of immigration status to protect student access to SUNY institutions, enhancing educational access and safety for undocumented students.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts SUNY from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, requiring consent for interviews and banning status disclosure - protects immigrant rights on campus per bill A 9366.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5844: Prevents the overdetention of persons due to an outstanding warrant

This bill limits how long someone can be held in a New York state or local jail solely because another state has an outstanding warrant for them. It requires that a person not be detained beyond their scheduled release date for more than 3 days unless the jail was notified the other jurisdiction plans to act on the warrant. The law directly affects individuals detained due to out-of-state warrants and ensures they aren't held unnecessarily while awaiting transfer. The key provision creates a strict 3-day time limit for such detentions, with an exception only when the facility received prior notice from the other jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing overincarceration.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, protecting individuals from prolonged holding without federal action, aligning with immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 3506: Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; repealer

Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status; prohibits an educational agency, higher education agency, school employee, school safety personnel, or third-party contractor from collecting information about a person's citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin, unless required by law or necessary to administer a public program or benefit sought by such person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from questioning immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential discrimination in policing, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from scrutiny.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8523: Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status and restricting federal immigration authorities' access to state buildings

Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status by state agencies, employees, or departments and restricts the access of federal immigration authorities' to state buildings.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts federal immigration authorities' access to state buildings and prohibits state agencies from inquiring about immigration status, directly protecting immigrants from enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 4181: Enacts the "Dignity Not Detention" act

Prohibits governmental entities from entering into agreements to house individuals in immigration detention facilities; requires governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of individuals in immigration detention facilities.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state contracts with immigration detention facilities, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from detention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1097: Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status unless a person is booked into a detention facility or the immigration status of a person is pertinent to the criminal investigation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential abuse in criminal justice interactions.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits police from inquiring about immigration status, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3487: Relates to immigration status of registered students

Mandates that no employee or officer of the university shall determine the specific details of a student's immigration status except when required by federal law, pursuant to a court order or as required in connection with tuition or financial aid eligibility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student immigration status privacy at universities, preventing barriers to higher education access for immigrant students. Directly enhances educational access as defined in the topic.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents universities from determining student immigration status except as required by federal law, limiting state enforcement cooperation and protecting student privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8995: Enacts the "facial identification and transparency in immigration enforcement act"

Enacts the "facial identification and transparency in immigration enforcement act"; requires federal immigration enforcement agents to identify themselves as such when conducting enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires federal agents to identify during enforcement, increasing transparency and accountability for immigrants. Aligns with protecting immigrant rights through clear enforcement protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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