H.E.A. 1393, P.L. 121-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Provides that if a law enforcement officer arrests an individual for a felony or a misdemeanor and there is probable cause to believe that the individual is not lawfully present in the United States, the jail or detention facility shall notify the county sheriff of the probable cause during the individual's intake process, and … [Read more...] about Immigration notice
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Immigration notice
The Senator Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1393 regarding immigration notice sponsored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Maxwell. Author Rep. Bascom testified that the bill mandates law enforcement to arrest any individual believed to be unlawfully in the United States if there is probable cause to believe that the individual committed a crime. The sheriff of the arresting … [Read more...] about Immigration notice
Various immigration matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1531 authored by Rep. Prescott and co-authored by Rep. Jeter on various immigration matters. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to: The Indiana Attorney General, National Immigration Center for Enforcement (NICE), Indiana Family Institute, an attorney and two members of the public testified in support of the bill. The … [Read more...] about Various immigration matters
Immigration notice
The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee heard HB 1393 on immigration notice, authored by Rep. Bascom and Rep. Prescott. The bill requires a law enforcement officer to provide the name, address, and other identifying information to ICE after arresting or issuing a summons to an individual suspected of not being lawfully present in the United States. The Committee … [Read more...] about Immigration notice
Citizenship and immigration status
S.E.A. 181, P.L. 76 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that, if the Attorney General determines probable cause exists, the Attorney General, rather than any person lawfully domiciled in Indiana, shall bring an action to compel a governmental body or postsecondary educational institution to comply with statutes requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials. Requires a … [Read more...] about Citizenship and immigration status