Rhode Island H8347 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntarily participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Rhode Island H8347 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. This includes not assisting, cooperating, or expending resources for the primary purpose of facilitating civil immigration enforcement. It does not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The act defines civil immigration enforcement as the investigation, detention, transfer, or removal of noncitizens under federal immigration law.

Rhode Island H8347 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntarily participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Rhode Island H8347 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. This includes not assisting, cooperating, or expending resources for the primary purpose of facilitating civil immigration enforcement. It does not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The act defines civil immigration enforcement as the investigation, detention, transfer, or removal of noncitizens under federal immigration law.