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House approves bill expanding local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, sparking constitutional concerns
Summary
The House adopted the conference committee report on HB2372, authorizing certain cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and creating a new offense related to approaching first responders; supporters said it's needed for law-enforcement safety while opponents warned of Fourth Amendment and local-liability risks.
Representative Kesler presented the conference committee report on House Bill 2372, a package of measures that includes provisions authorizing sheriffs to detain people based on ICE administrative detainers for the purpose of transfer, allows sheriffs to enter 287(g)-type agreements without county board authorization, adjusts municipal insurance-pool coverage language and creates a new offense for unlawfully approaching a first responder when the responder determines a 25-foot safety perimeter is necessary.
The floor debate was lengthy and highly contested. Representative Fairchild raised…
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