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ID H0659
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Local Government Committee
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AI Summary
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All local law enforcement agencies in Idaho, including municipal police departments and county sheriff's departments, must apply for Section 287(g) programs with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including the jail enforcement model and warrant service officer model.
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Section 287(g) programs allow specially trained local officers to perform immigration enforcement functions such as investigation, apprehension, and detention of noncitizens under federal oversight.
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Agencies unable to enter into a 287(g) memorandum of agreement must publish a statement explaining the reasons and describing efforts made to establish alternate cooperation with ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations.
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The bill declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
3/9/2026