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RI S2707
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Creates an 11-member Immigrant Impact Task Force with appointments from the Senate President, House Speaker, Governor, Lt. Governor, RIBLIA Caucus, and representatives from immigrant aid organizations.
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Task force will document federal immigration enforcement operations, examine ICE practices and detention center conditions, and review discrimination against immigrants in Rhode Island.
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Reviews all state contracts with ICE, including agreements with private detention centers, State Police, Secretary of State's Office, and Division of Motor Vehicles.
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Examines whether state agencies provide adequate language access for non-English speakers and assesses current state efforts to help immigrants, including pathways to citizenship.
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Task force must report findings to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and expires on March 5, 2027; members receive no compensation for their service.
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE (Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/27/2026