Contact Congress about H.R. 864: Freedom to Cooperate Act

States and cities could not stop many kinds of help with federal immigration enforcement. ICE could ask jails to hold more people after arrests, but the bill sets proof rules and time limits for those holds.

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Freedom to Cooperate Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 864: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state and local police, jails, immigration officers, and people who may face immigration enforcement after an arrest. It could matter most in states and cities that now limit cooperation with ICE or other federal immigration officers. It could also affect crime victims and witnesses, because the bill says officers do not have to report or arrest them under this section.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change how much control states and cities have over local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It could increase information sharing and custody transfers in places that now limit that cooperation. It also spells out when ICE detainers may be used, how long a person may be held, and who carries legal risk if the hold leads to a lawsuit.

Key provisions in H.R. 864

• Federal immigration law would have more power over state and local rules. States could not stop their agencies or officials from following or helping enforce federal immigration law.
• The bill directly targets sanctuary-style policies. These are state or local rules that limit cooperation with federal immigration officers.
• States and cities could not block several law enforcement actions. Officers could ask about immigration or custody status, tell federal officials about people they encounter, and answer federal information requests.
• Crime victims and witnesses are treated differently. The bill says this cooperation section does not require state or local officials to report or arrest them.
• The Secretary of Homeland Security could issue immigration detainers after many kinds of arrests. This includes arrests for any alleged crime or motor vehicle law violation, if there is probable cause the person can be denied entry to the U.S. or deported.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 864

What is H.R. 864?

States and cities could not stop many kinds of help with federal immigration enforcement. ICE could ask jails to hold more people after arrests, but the bill sets proof rules and time limits for those holds.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 864?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 864?

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