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Freedom to Cooperate Act
3/1/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 864
The key provisions of the bill include reaffirming that the federal government has sole authority to regulate immigration, including the admission and removal of foreign nationals. It also clarifies that states cannot enact their own immigration laws that conflict with federal law.
Additionally, the bill outlines specific areas where the federal government's jurisdiction over immigration is paramount, such as border security, visa issuance, and enforcement of immigration laws. It also emphasizes the importance of cooperation between federal, state, and local authorities in enforcing immigration laws. Overall, Bill 119 HR 864 seeks to provide clarity and consistency in the enforcement of immigration laws across the United States, ensuring that the federal government maintains its authority in this critical area of policy.
Congressional Summary of HR 864
Freedom to Cooperate Act
This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
A state may not prohibit its personnel or another government entity from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts or making inquiries about an individual's immigration status. Currently, a government entity is only barred from prohibiting the sharing of immigration-related information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS may issue a detainer if there is probable cause to believe that an individual arrested for any criminal or motor vehicle offense is inadmissible or deportable.
Furthermore, the bill provides legal immunity for a state or local government entity or official temporarily detaining a non-U.S. national under federal authority.
