Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 9104: Relates to immigration enforcement

Relates to state and local law enforcement agency coordination with the federal government for purposes of immigration enforcement, to the release of noncitizen incarcerated individuals for federal immigration purposes, and to immigration enforcement in sensitive locations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state law enforcement coordination with federal immigration enforcement and release of noncitizens for federal processing, aligning with federal enforcement priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10175: Prohibits the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency from enforcing the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act within one thousand feet of an area deemed a sensitive location

Prohibits the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency from enforcing the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act within one thousand feet of an area deemed a sensitive location; defines sensitive location.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits ICE enforcement near sensitive locations, protecting immigrants from federal enforcement actions in vulnerable areas like schools or community centers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9589: 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 HealthcareProtects patients and staff from immigration arrests in hospitals, ensuring healthcare access without fear. Aligns with patient rights and access in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents immigration arrests in hospitals, restricting federal enforcement access to protect vulnerable individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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 · 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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8597: Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status

Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly prohibits denying K-12 education access based on immigration status, directly expanding educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits denying public education access based on immigration status, directly protecting immigrant children's rights to education services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs 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 9413: Relates to the ability of localities to use state funds to provide public benefits to non-citizens

Guarantees localities the ability to use state funds to provide public benefits to non-citizens, including prevention services, adoption subsidy, kinship guardianship assistance, after-care services for youth and families involved with child welfare, child care assistance, and all other public services and benefits.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationGuarantees state funding for non-citizen access to child welfare, childcare, and public services, directly providing immigrant services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services 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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