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SCR 1602

Encouraging the governor to fully cooperate with federal enforcement of immigration laws.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House urges governor to fully cooperate with federal immigration law enforcement through state resources and coordination mechanisms.

Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Friday, April 4, 2025
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Bill Summary · SCR 1602

Legislative bill overview

SCR 1602 is a Kansas concurrent resolution that encourages the state's governor to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts. As a concurrent resolution rather than binding legislation, it expresses legislative intent without creating enforceable legal obligations. The bill passed the Kansas House with 82 votes in favor and 35 opposed.

Why is this important

Immigration enforcement coordination between state and federal authorities directly affects workplace enforcement, deportation operations, and local law enforcement practices across Kansas. The resolution signals legislative preference on how the governor should interact with federal agencies like ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), which can influence state policy direction on resource allocation and cooperation agreements.

Potential points of contention

  • Federalism concerns: Critics argue states should maintain autonomy over law enforcement priorities and resource allocation rather than being directed by the legislature to comply with federal enforcement
  • Local impact variation: Different Kansas communities have varying immigrant populations and economic dependencies, making uniform enforcement cooperation potentially problematic for some regions
  • Scope ambiguity: The resolution doesn't specify which federal immigration enforcement activities warrant cooperation, potentially encompassing controversial practices like workplace raids or deportations of long-term residents

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

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