Delaware — Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 182 into law, banning local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws or share related information. The legislation specifically prohibits 287(g) agreements, which allow local officers to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This change comes after the Camden Police Department withdrew its 287(g) agreement earlier this year due to public concern.
The law aims to separate local policing responsibilities from federal immigration enforcement efforts. Governor Meyer stated the new law reflects Delaware’s commitment to building secure, respectful, and inclusive communities. The state now joins others, including New Jersey, Connecticut, and Illinois, in restricting local involvement in immigration enforcement. Other bills signed Monday include House Bill 153, which limits private citizens’ authority to make arrests; House Bill 142, which removes provisions allowing warrantless arrests for out-of-state felonies; and House Bill 152, expanding laws against impersonation of federal officers.
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