Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2241: Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, increasing enforcement actions against immigrants per bill's explicit language.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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1066: Relates to providing access to services and law enforcement in certain immigration related matters

This bill establishes new rules for state and local agencies regarding immigration-related matters. It prohibits government agencies from asking about a person's immigration status when providing public benefits or services, and bans law enforcement from stopping or detaining people based on immigration status or federal immigration detainers. The law requires confidentiality for any immigration information collected and mandates free interpreter services for non-English speakers during related inquiries. These provisions directly affect immigrants seeking public assistance, law enforcement agencies, and government offices handling benefits or services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement from detaining based on immigration status, protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability in law enforcement practices.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits status inquiries for services, bans detentions based on immigration status, mandates interpreter services - protects immigrant rights and limits state enforcement cooperation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2689: Enacts the building up immigrant legal defense or BUILD act

Enacts the building up immigrant legal defense or BUILD act to provide competitive workforce development and capacity building grants to eligible entities that are seeking to expand access to representation for individuals facing deportation by increasing the workforce and strengthening the legal services infrastructure needed to provide such representation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands legal defense access for deportation cases, strengthening due process and civil rights in immigration courts, aligning with criminal justice reform principles of fair representation.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides grants to expand legal representation for immigrants facing deportation, strengthening access to defense services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8539: Establishes the New York state ICE-free zones act

Establishes the New York state ICE-free zones act to prohibit the use of state or municipal property for civil immigration enforcement activity; requires signage to be posted at the entrance to state or municipal property or other areas that are accessible to the public stating that civil immigration enforcement activity is not allowed; provides an exception that civil immigration activity may be conducted on such property pursuant to a valid judicial warrant specifying that such activity may be conducted on such property for a specified purpose.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/municipal property use for ICE enforcement, limiting federal cooperation - key support indicator for immigrant protections95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8188: Enacts the state airport facilities enforcing accountability in immigration removals (SAFE AIR) act

Prohibits public entities from contracting with airlines that transport individuals who have been detained by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement without being afforded due process rights; prohibits certain sales and use tax exemptions on fuel sold to an airline that transports individuals who have been detained by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement without being afforded due process rights.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits public contracts with airlines transporting ICE-detained individuals without due process, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 316: 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 ImmigrationBill prohibits state contracts for immigration detention, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and aligning with immigrant protection measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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