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Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act: Enhancing Police Cooperation and Public Safety

This act aims to enhance public safety by improving cooperation between local police and immigration authorities to detain and transfer individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and having committed crimes. It establishes rules for compensating local agencies for holding such individuals and links federal police funding to their cooperation.
Key points
Local police can hold individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and having committed a crime for up to 48 hours upon request from immigration authorities for transfer.
Immigration authorities can protect local agencies from lawsuits for wrongful detention if the detainer request was justified.
States and local governments that do not cooperate with immigration detainers may lose access to certain federal police funding and equipment.
The act allows for financial compensation to states and local governments for costs associated with detaining individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and having committed crimes.
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Print number: 117_HR_506
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Immigration Detainer 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_506.

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 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local police can hold individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and having committed a crime for up to 48 hours upon request from immigration authorities for transfer.
  • Immigration authorities can protect local agencies from lawsuits for wrongful detention if the detainer request was justified.
  • States and local governments that do not cooperate with immigration detainers may lose access to certain federal police funding and equipment.
  • The act allows for financial compensation to states and local governments for costs associated with detaining individuals suspected of being in the country illegally and having committed crimes.
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. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9].

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.

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