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HB 6368

AN ACT REQUIRING STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO COOPERATE WITH THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Dubitsky

Connecticut bill would require state law enforcement to cooperate with federal ICE immigration enforcement, reversing current sanctuary policies and potentially redirecting police resources.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 6368

Legislative bill overview

HB 6368 would mandate that Connecticut state law enforcement agencies cooperate with and provide assistance to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in immigration enforcement activities. The bill requires state agencies to share information, resources, and personnel support with ICE operations within the state.

Why is this important

This bill addresses the intersection of state and federal immigration enforcement authority. Connecticut currently operates as a "sanctuary state" with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and this bill would represent a significant shift in that posture. The outcome would affect how local police interact with federal immigration enforcement and potentially impact undocumented immigrants and mixed-status communities in Connecticut.

Potential points of contention

  • Sanctuary jurisdiction conflicts: The bill contradicts Connecticut's existing sanctuary policies and local ordinances in cities like New Haven and Hartford that restrict ICE cooperation, creating legal and practical conflicts
  • Police-community trust: Law enforcement agencies argue that mandatory ICE cooperation erodes trust with immigrant communities, making them less likely to report crimes or serve as witnesses, compromising public safety
  • Resource allocation: State agencies would be required to divert personnel and resources to federal immigration enforcement rather than state priorities, with associated costs potentially unfunded by the state

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

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