Michigan HB4338 prohibits local governments from enacting sanctuary policies that limit communication with federal officials about immigration status.
Michigan HB4338, the Sanctuary Policy Prohibition Act, bans local officials from cooperating with federal authorities on immigration status. It voids any existing laws, ordinances, policies, or rules that violate this prohibition. Local governments must comply within 60 days of the act's effective date. Residents can sue or file complaints with the attorney general if local units of government do not comply. The attorney general can investigate and bring actions against non-compliant local governments. Courts can issue injunctions, order changes to laws, and award damages and fees.
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