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Ending Local Authority for Immigration Enforcement

This bill aims to remove the power of local and state law enforcement to detain individuals for immigration violations. This means only federal immigration officers will be authorized to conduct such activities. For citizens, this centralizes immigration enforcement at the federal level, potentially altering how immigration laws are applied in their communities.
Key points
Local and state law enforcement will no longer be able to detain individuals for immigration purposes.
Immigration enforcement will become the sole responsibility of the federal government.
This may change how citizens interact with local authorities regarding immigration status.
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Additional Information
PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2805
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-22