Rhode Island S3116 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntarily participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.
Rhode Island S3116 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. This includes not assisting, cooperating, or expending resources for civil immigration enforcement purposes. It does not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The act aims to decline voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, consistent with the Tenth Amendment and anti-commandeering doctrine. It takes effect upon passage.
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