S.2739: Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2019

Overview

The Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act (S. 2739) would give explicit authority to state and local law enforcement agencies to maintain individuals in custody in cases in which an immigration detainer has been issued, and incentivize cooperation between federal immigration officials and state or local law enforcement through the reimbursement of certain detention, technology, and litigation-related costs.

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Our Stance

Oppose

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

S.2739

Date Introduced

October 30, 2019

Committee

Senate Judiciary Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Sen. Thom Tillis

Co Sponsors