Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10098: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAddresses deportation impacts on minors by granting courts jurisdiction to appoint guardians, protecting children from family separation due to immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 8858: Enacts the "reporting of arrests, detentions, actions and removals by immigration enforcement (RADAR) act"

Requires the creation of an immigration enforcement activity transparency dashboard, which shall be made publicly available, to track certain information relating to immigration authorities activities within New York state.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires public tracking of immigration enforcement actions, increasing transparency to hold authorities accountable and protect immigrant rights through data accessibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 8854: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAddresses deportation impacts on minors by granting courts guardianship authority, protecting immigrant families from separation due to immigration enforcement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9376: Enacts the "reporting of arrests, detentions, actions and removals by immigration enforcement (RADAR) act"

Requires the creation of an immigration enforcement activity transparency dashboard, which shall be made publicly available, to track certain information relating to immigration authorities activities within New York state.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires public tracking of immigration enforcement activities, increasing transparency and accountability, aligning with immigrant rights protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9366: Provides for procedures and restrictions regarding the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by the state and city universities of New York

This bill restricts New York State University (SUNY) police and employees from engaging with federal immigration enforcement. It prohibits them from asking about immigration status, notifying immigration authorities about campus individuals, transferring custody to immigration officials without a court order, or entering immigration status into databases. Key provisions require written consent forms (in multiple languages) for any immigration-related interviews and ban using immigration officials as interpreters. The law directly affects SUNY campus staff and aims to protect students, faculty, and visitors from campus-based immigration enforcement actions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts disclosure of immigration status to protect student access to SUNY institutions, enhancing educational access and safety for undocumented students.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts SUNY from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, requiring consent for interviews and banning status disclosure - protects immigrant rights on campus per bill A 9366.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5844: Prevents the overdetention of persons due to an outstanding warrant

This bill limits how long someone can be held in a New York state or local jail solely because another state has an outstanding warrant for them. It requires that a person not be detained beyond their scheduled release date for more than 3 days unless the jail was notified the other jurisdiction plans to act on the warrant. The law directly affects individuals detained due to out-of-state warrants and ensures they aren't held unnecessarily while awaiting transfer. The key provision creates a strict 3-day time limit for such detentions, with an exception only when the facility received prior notice from the other jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing overincarceration.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, protecting individuals from prolonged holding without federal action, aligning with immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 3506: Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; repealer

Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status; prohibits an educational agency, higher education agency, school employee, school safety personnel, or third-party contractor from collecting information about a person's citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin, unless required by law or necessary to administer a public program or benefit sought by such person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from questioning immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential discrimination in policing, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from scrutiny.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7242: Relates to the imposition of securing orders for certain crimes committed by individuals without permanent residency status

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for offenses committed on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services professional or uniformed worker by individuals without permanent residency status; provides such individuals shall be remanded to the custody of the sheriff for the entirety of the judicial proceedings related thereto.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates custody for non-residents committing crimes against officers, restricting defendant rights and increasing severity without reform indicators.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state custody for non-residents committing crimes against first responders, increasing enforcement against undocumented immigrants without protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8523: Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status and restricting federal immigration authorities' access to state buildings

Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status by state agencies, employees, or departments and restricts the access of federal immigration authorities' to state buildings.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts federal immigration authorities' access to state buildings and prohibits state agencies from inquiring about immigration status, directly protecting immigrants from enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 3649: Prohibits local government action which prevents the enforcement of federal laws

Requires that local governments comply with a detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency; requires that such local government not interfere with the ability of federal law enforcement officials to conduct enforcement activities at municipal or county jails in furtherance of their duty to enforce federal laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local compliance with federal detainers, requiring jail cooperation with immigration enforcement, restricting local barriers to federal immigration actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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