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HB 6374

AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cara Pavalock-D'Amato

Connecticut bill would establish communication guidelines between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities to regulate cooperation on immigration enforcement activities.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 6374

Legislative bill overview

HB 6374 would regulate how Connecticut law enforcement officers communicate and cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The bill appears designed to establish guidelines or restrictions on local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement activities. The specific mechanisms and restrictions would be defined within the bill's text.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a significant tension between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. Connecticut communities have expressed concerns about whether local police resources should be used for immigration purposes, and whether such cooperation affects trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement. The outcome could influence how effectively police can build community relationships and conduct routine policing in areas with immigrant populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of restrictions: Whether the bill would prohibit all cooperation, only certain types, or merely regulate the circumstances under which cooperation occurs—each approach has different implications for federal-local coordination
  • Public safety arguments: Disagreement over whether limiting immigration enforcement cooperation impacts crime prevention or protects vulnerable populations from deportation based on minor infractions
  • Federal preemption concerns: Questions about whether Connecticut can legally restrict state/local officer participation in federal immigration enforcement under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause

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

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