HF 3459 Summary

• Prohibits state and local government units from disclosing personal data to federal immigration authorities for civil immigration enforcement purposes, except as required by judicial warrant or state/federal law

• Bars public safety agencies from complying with federal immigration detainers, participating in civil immigration enforcement operations, or transferring individuals to federal immigration authorities without a judicial warrant

• Requires government units to establish written policies in coordination with the Office of New Americans ensuring compliance with restrictions and preventing discrimination based on immigration status in accessing state or local programs

• Establishes a complaint system in the Attorney General's office to investigate alleged violations and requires public safety agencies to submit annual reports detailing requests from Department of Homeland Security

• Creates private right of action in state district court allowing individuals, state agencies, and advocacy organizations to seek injunctive relief, attorney fees, actual damages of up to $1,000 per violation, and punitive damages for knowing or reckless violations