Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5837: Requires employers contracted for work on certain state-funded projects verify employment eligibility of employees

This bill requires employers working on state-funded construction projects (like roads or buildings) to verify every worker's legal right to work in the U.S. using the federal I-9 form and the official verification system. It directly affects contractors and subcontractors hired for state projects by mandating they confirm workers aren't unauthorized noncitizens before starting work. Employers must properly complete and retain I-9 forms, use the federal verification system, and receive confirmation of legal work status. Violations result in a formal warning for the first offense, or fines up to $25,000 or jail time for repeat violations, with the state withholding payment for the project if an unauthorized worker is hired.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates verification of work authorization for state project workers, restricting unauthorized immigrants from employment on state projects, increasing state immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Work Authorization

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 2261: Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased enforcement collaboration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2235: 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 JusticeRestricts law enforcement questioning on immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential abuse, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement. Protects immigrant privacy and aligns with sanctuary policies.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 7255: Relates to the imposition of securing orders for felony crimes committed by individuals without permanent residency status

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for felonies 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 detention of non-resident felons without bail, restricting defendant rights during proceedings per bill's remand requirement.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates custody of non-residents for felonies, increasing state enforcement against undocumented immigrants per explicit language on remand to sheriff.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2262: Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; repealer

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals 'Protect Our Courts Act' which likely shielded courts from ICE interference, enabling ICE notifications that could reduce defendant rights and prioritize immigration enforcement over criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement to notify ICE about noncitizens, repealing protections that limited such cooperation, increasing state enforcement alignment with federal immigration policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5801: 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 and prohibits interference with federal immigration enforcement, directly supporting federal enforcement actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3844: 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 JusticeBill mandates custody for entire proceedings for crimes against public safety workers by non-residents, reducing defendant rights (no bail) - an 'oppose' indicator.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates custody for non-residents committing crimes against officers, increasing state enforcement against undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 651: Requires the court to advise noncitizen residents of deportation consequences of guilty plea; allows guilty plea withdrawal

Requires the court to advise a defendant that if such defendant is a noncitizen resident and is convicted of a crime, whether by plea or trial, such conviction may result in such defendant's deportation; allows a withdrawal of a plea of guilty by a noncitizen resident if such noncitizen resident is threatened with deportation and such noncitizen resident is not so advised of such threat of deportation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects noncitizen defendants' rights by requiring deportation warnings and allowing plea withdrawal - advancing due process in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates court warnings about deportation risks for noncitizens pleading guilty, preventing wrongful deportation due to lack of informed consent; directly protects immigrant rights in legal proceedings.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2728: Relates to prohibiting executive orders directing state police to not assist with the enforcement of federal laws

Provides that employees of the state police shall not be directed by executive order or regulations to not assist with the enforcement of federal laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill prohibits executive orders that would prevent state police from assisting with federal law enforcement, thereby mandating cooperation often involving immigration enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4735: Relates to protecting students, faculty, and staff from immigration enforcement while attending or participating in school activities

Prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings; prohibits all public and charter schools from allowing law enforcement officials inside school property to access a student, except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects school safety from immigration enforcement, directly enhancing educational access and student/faculty security in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill explicitly prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings, protecting individuals from enforcement and limiting cooperation, which supports immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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