Immigration (Detention) in New York

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 ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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 Justice ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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 ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 270: Establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof

This bill establishes a legal right to counsel for eligible immigrants in New York during immigration proceedings. It applies to income-eligible non-citizens or those with significant New York ties (like residents or cases tied to NY courts) facing removal or detention under federal immigration law. The New York State Office for New Americans will administer the program, providing initial consultations and ongoing legal representation starting when a case begins (e.g., upon receiving a "Notice to Appear") and continuing until the case concludes. Legal services must be offered regardless of the proceeding's location, including federal immigration courts outside New York.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services Sanctuary Policies

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 ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8855: Establishes the detention support program in the office for new Americans to provide financial assistance to individuals and families of detained persons

Establishes the detention support program in the office for new Americans to provide financial assistance to individuals and families of detained persons, including for bond payments to secure release from detention and travel stipends to facilitate visitation with detained individuals; establishes the detention support program fund.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention

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 ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8861: Establishes the community accompaniment and post-release support program in the office for new Americans to provide grants to community-based organizations to offer services after immigration detention

Establishes the community accompaniment and post-release support program in the office for new Americans to provide grants to community-based organizations that offer services to individuals released from immigration detention; defines eligible services; requires the office to establish criteria for awarding grants; requires the office to submit an annual report on the program.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5792: Relates to permitting a qualified incarcerated individual eligible for early release to receive a conditional release

Relates to permitting an incarcerated individual who has had a final order of deportation issued against such incarcerated individual, has not been convicted of an A-1 felony and who is eligible for early release to receive a conditional release.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Detention Enforcement

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 141: Establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof

This New York state bill (S 141) establishes a right to free legal help for eligible immigrants facing removal proceedings in New York. It directly affects income-eligible non-citizens detained in New York, those with strong New York ties (like being a state resident or having a case heard there), or those transferred from New York to federal immigration detention. The law requires the state to provide ongoing legal representation starting when a case begins (e.g., upon receiving a "Notice to Appear") and covers all immigration court stages, including appeals. Legal services must be provided by state-designated providers to individuals earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services Sanctuary Policies

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