Local law · Int 0214-2024
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.
Introduced in conjunction with the Queens Borough President.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Immigration
Cosponsors
Shekar Krishnan, Keith Powers and 29 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic26
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- Shekar Krishnan
- Keith Powers
- Lincoln Restler
- Alexa Avilés
- Crystal Hudson
- Gale A. Brewer
- Chris Banks
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Sandy Nurse
- Julie Won
- Shaun Abreu
- Chi A. Ossé
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- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Christopher Marte
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Justin L. Brannan
- Diana I. Ayala
- Amanda C. Farías
- Rita C. Joseph
- Yusef Salaam
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Farah N. Louis
- Kevin C. Riley
- Susan Zhuang
- Althea V. Stevens
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Dec 8, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Immigration
- Dec 8, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Immigration
- Dec 8, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Immigration
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
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- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Immigration
NYC Council