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FL S0872
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits state and local governments from adopting or maintaining "sanctuary policies" that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies.
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Requires state and local officials and law enforcement agencies to fully comply with federal immigration law, including responding to immigration detainers and providing federal immigration officials access to detainees.
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Authorizes law enforcement agencies to transport unauthorized aliens to federal facilities or transfer points with judicial authorization if verification is received from federal immigration officials.
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Provides civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per day for violations, allows the Attorney General or state attorneys to seek injunctive relief, and awards court costs and attorney fees to prevailing parties.
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Creates a private cause of action for persons injured or killed by unauthorized aliens due to a sanctuary policy violation, with jury trial rights and waiver of sovereign immunity for the state and political subdivisions.
Legislative Description
Federal Immigration Enforcement
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/11/2016