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HB 94

AN ACT AMENDING TITLES 10 AND 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 14 co-sponsors

Delaware amends law enforcement code to clarify local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, affecting immigrant communities and police-community relations.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
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Bill Summary · HB 94

Legislative bill overview

HB 94 amends Delaware's state law to clarify and potentially expand the authority of local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement authorities. The bill modifies Titles 10 and 11 of the Delaware Code, which govern law enforcement practices and criminal procedure.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how Delaware police interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agencies, with implications for both public safety cooperation and immigrant communities' trust in local law enforcement. The outcome influences whether undocumented immigrants report crimes, cooperate with police investigations, and access community services without fear of deportation consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of cooperation: Whether the bill mandates, permits, or restricts local police participation in federal immigration enforcement activities, and whether it creates sanctuary policy constraints or expansions
  • Immigrant community trust: Immigrant advocacy groups often oppose expanded cooperation, arguing it deters crime reporting and community policing effectiveness; law enforcement agencies and immigration restrictionists may support it
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether cooperation diverts local law enforcement resources from community safety priorities and who bears financial costs of federal enforcement participation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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