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RI S3116
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ciccone
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and local government agencies from entering into agreements under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) or similar contracts for civil immigration enforcement, detention, housing, or removal
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Bars law enforcement from assisting immigration agents with civil enforcement activities, including providing access to individuals in custody, transferring detainees, sharing non-public information, or allowing use of facilities and databases
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Prohibits extending an individual's detention beyond their scheduled release solely for civil immigration purposes; ICE detainers and administrative warrants do not constitute probable cause under Rhode Island law
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Permits compliance with judicial warrants signed by Article III judges, cooperation in criminal investigations, and advance notice of release dates only for individuals charged with capital offenses
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Creates a private right of action for aggrieved persons to seek declaratory and equitable relief, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
Legislative Description
Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/13/2026