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SB 40

Law enforcement: other; deportation task force; create. Creates new act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates a new state deportation task force to expand law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement operations.

SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MICHELE HOITENGA
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Bill Summary · SB 40

Legislative bill overview

SB 40 proposes creating a new deportation task force in Michigan through the establishment of a new statutory act. The bill would create a law enforcement mechanism specifically focused on deportation operations, though specific operational details, funding, and scope are not provided in this summary. This represents a significant expansion of state-level immigration enforcement authority.

Why is this important

This bill directly impacts how Michigan engages with federal immigration enforcement and would establish new state resources dedicated to deportation activities. The creation of such a task force has substantial implications for policing practices, community-law enforcement relations, and the allocation of state law enforcement resources that might otherwise be directed toward other public safety priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • State vs. federal authority: Questions about whether states should conduct immigration enforcement traditionally handled by federal agencies (ICE), and potential conflicts with federal immigration law and jurisdiction
  • Community trust and policing: Concerns that state involvement in deportation operations could erode trust between immigrant communities and local police, potentially reducing crime reporting and cooperation on unrelated matters
  • Resource allocation and costs: Debate over dedicating state law enforcement resources and funding to deportation when those resources could address other criminal justice priorities, and unclear fiscal impact without detailed bill language

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

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