Local law · Int 0209-2026
Creating a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would create a private right of action in the city’s civil immigration detainer laws, allowing individuals held by the New York Police Department, the Department of Correction, and the Department of Probation to bring an action alleging a violation of the detainer laws in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Immigration
Cosponsors
Shekar Krishnan, Farah N. Louis and 16 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Shekar Krishnan
- Farah N. Louis
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Chi A. Ossé
- Lincoln Restler
- Julie Won
- Amanda C. Farías
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Alexa Avilés
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Immigration
NYC Council