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History
- Referred to local government
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Provides that no municipality shall prohibit any officer, employee, agent or agency from reporting persons to the US bureau of immigration and customs enforcement
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Barbara Clark
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to reporting information to the United States bureau of immigration and customs enforcement
Purpose
To permit local government employees to cooperate with the bureau of immigration and customs enforcement (BICE) in reporting illegal aliens whom they suspect of engaging in criminal activity.
Summary of provisions
This legislation would prohibit local governments from offering criminal aliens sanctuary from federal immigration laws.
Legislative history
S.75 of 2007-08; S.405 of 2005-06; S.18-A of 2003-04; S.2716 of 2001-02; S.1388 of 1999-00; S.2202 of 1997-98; S.668 of 1995-96.
Justification
Local government employees should be free to cooperate with the BICE.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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