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A bill to indemnify local law enforcement entities for complying with valid detainers issued by immigration officers.

USA115th CongressS-1039| Senate 
| Updated: 5/4/2017
Jeff Flake

Jeff Flake

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
John McCain (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Subject to available appropriations, the Department of Homeland Security shall be responsible to pay the costs of any legally-cognizable injuries to third parties by any state or local law enforcement officer resulting from a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to temporarily detain an alien or transport the alien to a federal detention center. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to preclude a legal cause of action.
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Timeline
May 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2776)
  • May 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2776)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsGovernment liabilityIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations

A bill to indemnify local law enforcement entities for complying with valid detainers issued by immigration officers.

USA115th CongressS-1039| Senate 
| Updated: 5/4/2017
Subject to available appropriations, the Department of Homeland Security shall be responsible to pay the costs of any legally-cognizable injuries to third parties by any state or local law enforcement officer resulting from a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to temporarily detain an alien or transport the alien to a federal detention center. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to preclude a legal cause of action.
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Timeline
May 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2776)
  • May 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2776)
Jeff Flake

Jeff Flake

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
John McCain (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsGovernment liabilityIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations