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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 apprehend and transfer individuals suspected of immigration violations to federal custody, and introduces changes to detention and deportation rules. Citizens may experience increased local law enforcement activity in immigration-related matters.
Key points
State and local authorities can now apprehend and transfer individuals suspected of immigration violations to federal custody.
Information on immigration violators will be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
The voluntary departure period has been shortened from 120 to 30 days.
New rules for the length and conditions of detention for individuals awaiting deportation have been introduced, including the possibility of indefinite detention in certain cases.
State and local officers are granted immunity from personal liability for actions related to immigration law enforcement.
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Print number: 117_S_1582
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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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_S_1582.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State and local authorities can now apprehend and transfer individuals suspected of immigration violations to federal custody.
  • Information on immigration violators will be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
  • The voluntary departure period has been shortened from 120 to 30 days.
  • New rules for the length and conditions of detention for individuals awaiting deportation have been introduced, including the possibility of indefinite detention in certain cases.
  • State and local officers are granted immunity from personal liability for actions related to immigration law enforcement.
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 Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Security