Local law · Int 0395-2024
Limiting the circumstances in which a person may be detained by the police department on a civil immigration detainer
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the circumstances in which a person may be detained by the police department on a civil immigration detainer
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Keith Powers
Summary
This bill would prohibit the police department from detaining an individual beyond the time when such person would be otherwise released from custody, without a judicial warrant.
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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
Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler and 8 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic10
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Immigration
NYC Council