Immigration (Detention)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4123: Provides that schools, child day cares, day care centers, or community based organizations which support activities for children under the age of eighteen can not serve as a shelter for migrants

Provides that schools, child day cares, day care centers, or community based organizations which support activities for children under the age of eighteen can not serve as a shelter for migrants.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits specific organizations from serving as migrant shelters, directly restricting access to immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5930: Requires the arraignment of undocumented citizens who have committed certain crimes to occur within twenty-four hours and to determine custody of such undocumented citizen

Requires the arraignment of undocumented citizens who have committed violent crimes to occur within twenty-four hours and to determine at such arraignment whether such undocumented citizen shall be placed in the custody of federal immigration authorities or remain in the custody of the state.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates determining custody for undocumented individuals who commit violent crimes, including placement with federal immigration authorities, which facilitates enforcement.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5792: Relates to permitting a qualified incarcerated individual eligible for early release to receive a conditional release

Relates to permitting an incarcerated individual who has had a final order of deportation issued against such incarcerated individual, has not been convicted of an A-1 felony and who is eligible for early release to receive a conditional release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables conditional release for eligible incarcerated individuals with deportation orders, promoting rehabilitation and reducing unnecessary incarceration per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows conditional release for incarcerated individuals with final deportation orders, advancing their immediate situation within the state's legal system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Detention Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 141: Establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof

This New York state bill (S 141) establishes a right to free legal help for eligible immigrants facing removal proceedings in New York. It directly affects income-eligible non-citizens detained in New York, those with strong New York ties (like being a state resident or having a case heard there), or those transferred from New York to federal immigration detention. The law requires the state to provide ongoing legal representation starting when a case begins (e.g., upon receiving a "Notice to Appear") and covers all immigration court stages, including appeals. Legal services must be provided by state-designated providers to individuals earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill establishes a right to free legal counsel for eligible immigrants in removal proceedings, directly protecting immigrant rights and providing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 632: Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities

Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities; prohibits municipalities from using funds or resources for the construction of any new detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval by the legislature; establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits municipalities from using funds for detention facilities without legislative approval, restricting budget allocation for specific government spending.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill restricts the expansion of immigration detention facilities and establishes an oversight committee, limiting enforcement infrastructure and promoting accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Local Government

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7565: Relates to fixing bail and cause for arresting for non-citizen; repealer

Makes all offenses qualifying offenses for bail where the principal is a non-citizen; requires courts remand without bail when any principal charged with an offense has an outstanding United States immigration and customs enforcement detainer; includes federal laws, rules, and regulations in the definition of offense; allows police officers to detain certain non-citizens; reinstates the maximum sentence for misdemeanors as three hundred sixty-five days.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReinstates 365-day max for misdemeanors and mandates no bail for non-citizens with immigration detainers, increasing penalties and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill restricts bail for non-citizens, mandates cooperation with ICE detainers, and allows police to detain certain non-citizens, directly increasing state immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 8522: Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals

Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents immigration enforcement in hospitals, removing barriers to healthcare access for immigrants and protecting patient safety during medical care.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects individuals from immigration arrests in hospitals and limits federal immigration officers' entry, directly protecting immigrant rights and limiting federal enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7960: Enacts the state airport facilities enforcing accountability in immigration removals (SAFE AIR) act

Prohibits public entities from contracting with airlines that transport individuals who have been detained by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement without being afforded due process rights; prohibits certain sales and use tax exemptions on fuel sold to an airline that transports individuals who have been detained by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement without being afforded due process rights.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill prohibits contracts and tax exemptions for airlines transporting individuals detained by ICE without due process, aiming to protect immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8977: Relates to prohibiting bail enforcement agents from using their position to enforce immigration actions

This bill prohibits bail enforcement agents in New York from using their licensed position to enforce immigration actions. It directly affects licensed bail enforcement agents, making it unlawful for them to participate in immigration enforcement while performing their bail-related duties. The key provision explicitly states that bail agents cannot leverage their role to carry out immigration enforcement activities. This is a clear policy change restricting the scope of bail agents' authorized activities to exclude immigration enforcement. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits bail agents from leveraging criminal justice roles for immigration enforcement, protecting civil rights within the system per reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 8977 prohibits bail enforcement agents from enforcing immigration actions, thereby limiting state-level immigration enforcement and protecting immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1723: Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities

Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities; prohibits municipalities from using funds or resources for the construction of any new detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval by the legislature; establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits expansion of immigration detention facilities and establishes oversight, which limits enforcement infrastructure and protects immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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