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Empowering State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Matters

This act aims to strengthen the role of state and local authorities in enforcing immigration law. It allows them to detain and transfer individuals without legal status to federal agencies, and introduces changes in how immigration violation data is collected. Citizens may observe increased local law enforcement activity in immigration-related matters.
Key points
State and local authorities are explicitly empowered to detain and transfer individuals without legal status to federal immigration agencies.
Information on immigration law violators will be more widely available in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, potentially speeding up identification.
The voluntary departure period has been shortened from 120 to 30 days for individuals granted this option.
Federal agencies are now required to take custody of detained individuals within 72 hours, and states/local governments will be reimbursed for detention and transport costs.
New rules and conditions for detaining individuals after a removal order are established, including extended detention for non-cooperation or security threats.
State and local law enforcement will receive training and resources for immigration enforcement, and will be granted legal immunity in this area.
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Print number: 117_HR_4796
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4796.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State and local authorities are explicitly empowered to detain and transfer individuals without legal status to federal immigration agencies.
  • Information on immigration law violators will be more widely available in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, potentially speeding up identification.
  • The voluntary departure period has been shortened from 120 to 30 days for individuals granted this option.
  • Federal agencies are now required to take custody of detained individuals within 72 hours, and states/local governments will be reimbursed for detention and transport costs.
  • New rules and conditions for detaining individuals after a removal order are established, including extended detention for non-cooperation or security threats.
  • State and local law enforcement will receive training and resources for immigration enforcement, and will be granted legal immunity in this area.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Security