MN HF3924

Summary of HF 3924

• Prohibits state and local government participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, including barring compliance with ICE detainers, civil immigration warrants, and transfer requests; requires termination of existing detention agreements by September 1, 2026

• Creates the "Protect Our Courts Act" establishing privilege from civil arrest for individuals attending court proceedings unless supported by a judicial warrant; violations constitute contempt of court and false imprisonment with civil action remedies available

• Establishes the "Minnesota Bivens Act" allowing individuals to sue for constitutional rights violations during civil immigration enforcement, with damages enhanced for factors like officers wearing facial coverings or failing to identify themselves

• Requires hospitals to adopt policies by December 1, 2026 governing interactions with immigration enforcement agents, including verifying agent identity, limiting facility access without judicial warrants, and protecting patient health information

• Protects K-12 and higher education access by prohibiting denial of education based on immigration status, requiring schools to develop procedures for law enforcement requests by July 1, 2027, and classifying immigration status data as private with restrictions on sharing for civil immigration enforcement