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HB 6510

AN ACT AUTHORIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO HOLD CERTAIN UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS PURSUANT TO AN ICE DETAINER REQUEST.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Ackert and 10 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill authorizes local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants on ICE requests, removing current judicial warrant requirements for immigration holds.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 6510

Legislative bill overview

HB 6510 would authorize Connecticut law enforcement agencies to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests by holding undocumented immigrants beyond their normal release dates. Currently, Connecticut law generally prohibits such holds without a judicial warrant. This bill would create a legal mechanism for state and local police to detain individuals on behalf of federal immigration authorities.

Why is this important

This bill directly impacts how Connecticut enforces immigration law and shapes the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. It affects both public safety operations and the legal rights of undocumented immigrants, with implications for community policing trust, detention practices, and state-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial warrant requirement: Current Connecticut law requires a judicial warrant for holds; this bill removes that protection for ICE detainers, raising concerns about due process and Fourth Amendment protections
  • Community policing concerns: Immigrant advocacy groups argue that local police involvement in immigration enforcement erodes trust in communities and discourages reporting of crimes
  • Legal liability: States have faced lawsuits over ICE detainer compliance; Connecticut would assume potential legal and financial risks if detentions are later deemed unlawful
  • State sovereignty: The bill involves delegating state resources to enforce federal immigration law without clear reimbursement or control mechanisms

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

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