Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 2270: Relates to allowing disclosures in furtherance of the enforcement of state law

This bill amends New York's vehicle and traffic law to restrict the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) from sharing driver's license or vehicle records with agencies primarily enforcing immigration law. It requires the DMV to notify individuals within three days if such a request is made, unless notification would interfere with a federal criminal investigation. Exceptions allow disclosure only with a federal court order or when an agency is enforcing state/federal criminal law (not immigration law). The bill directly affects DMV operations, immigration enforcement agencies, and individuals whose records may be requested.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 2270 restricts the DMV from sharing data with immigration enforcement agencies, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 632: Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities

Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities; prohibits municipalities from using funds or resources for the construction of any new detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval by the legislature; establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits municipalities from using funds for detention facilities without legislative approval, restricting budget allocation for specific government spending.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill restricts the expansion of immigration detention facilities and establishes an oversight committee, limiting enforcement infrastructure and promoting accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7859: Enacts the "ICE ban in hospitals and shelters act"

Prohibits civil arrest in hospital, shelter, food bank, and crisis center settings; except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits civil arrests in hospitals/shelters, protecting civil rights in vulnerable settings per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits ICE arrests in hospitals/shelters, protecting patient access and rights in healthcare settings without restricting care.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits civil arrest by ICE in sensitive settings like hospitals and shelters, directly limiting federal immigration enforcement and protecting individuals, including immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5954: Relates to prohibiting law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense

This bill prohibits state and local police officers and designated peace officers from asking crime victims or witnesses about their immigration status, except when necessary to investigate the crime. It directly affects individuals reporting crimes or testifying in court who might otherwise face immigration-related questions. The law applies to all law enforcement officers defined under New York's criminal procedure law and takes effect immediately. The provision aims to encourage crime reporting by ensuring victims and witnesses aren't deterred by fears of immigration enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status of crime victims/witnesses, protecting civil rights and encouraging reporting - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill S 5954 protects immigrants by prohibiting law enforcement from inquiring about the immigration status of crime victims/witnesses, encouraging reporting and limiting state enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 8522: Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals

Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents immigration enforcement in hospitals, removing barriers to healthcare access for immigrants and protecting patient safety during medical care.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects individuals from immigration arrests in hospitals and limits federal immigration officers' entry, directly protecting immigrant rights and limiting federal enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7960: 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 ImmigrationThe bill prohibits contracts and tax exemptions for airlines transporting individuals detained by ICE without due process, aiming to protect immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 694: Requires notice of risk of deportation of non-citizens, prior to accepting a plea

Requires courts, prior to accepting a plea, to provide notice to the defendant that such plea and the acceptance thereof could result in deportation, removal from the United States, exclusion from the United States or denial of citizenship, if the defendant is not a citizen of the United States.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires courts to inform non-citizen defendants of deportation risks before plea, protecting rights and ensuring informed consent in criminal proceedings.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill requires courts to inform non-citizens of deportation risks prior to a plea, protecting their rights to make informed legal decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5076: Relates to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory data collection by law enforcement based on protected characteristics, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local agencies from assisting federal programs requiring registration based on national/ethnic origin, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits databases tracking protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections by restricting discriminatory data collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 3657: Regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status

Regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; limits state officers, employees and law enforcement inquiring about an individual's immigration status.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill limits state officers and law enforcement from inquiring about an individual's immigration status, protecting individuals from state-level enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8977: Relates to prohibiting bail enforcement agents from using their position to enforce immigration actions

This bill prohibits bail enforcement agents in New York from using their licensed position to enforce immigration actions. It directly affects licensed bail enforcement agents, making it unlawful for them to participate in immigration enforcement while performing their bail-related duties. The key provision explicitly states that bail agents cannot leverage their role to carry out immigration enforcement activities. This is a clear policy change restricting the scope of bail agents' authorized activities to exclude immigration enforcement. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits bail agents from leveraging criminal justice roles for immigration enforcement, protecting civil rights within the system per reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 8977 prohibits bail enforcement agents from enforcing immigration actions, thereby limiting state-level immigration enforcement and protecting immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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