Committee moves S 1441 to 14th Order for possible amendment after county and sheriff concerns
Senator Anthon presented S 1441 to set a state-wide expectation for memoranda of agreement (MOAs) with ICE; county risk managers and sheriffs testified that MOAs are unnecessary, could infringe on local authority, and local cooperation already exists. The committee voted to send the bill to the 14th Order of Business for possible amendment.
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Senator Anthon described S 1441 as a bill intended to "create a state-wide standard for local jurisdictions to cooperate and communicate with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)." He said the draft would expect participation but allow local agencies to opt out with written justification.
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