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SB 42

Law enforcement: other; law enforcement immigration enforcement support grant; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 43'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill establishes grant program funding local law enforcement agencies to support immigration enforcement operations and activities.

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Bill Summary · SB 42

Legislative bill overview

SB 42 creates a new law enforcement grant program in Michigan to support police departments in immigration enforcement activities. The bill is tied to companion legislation (SB 43'25), suggesting coordinated policy changes. The specific grant parameters, funding amounts, and eligible enforcement activities are not detailed in the available bill summary.

Why is this important

Immigration enforcement coordination between local and federal authorities has been a contentious policy area, affecting police-community relations and departmental resources. This grant program would financially incentivize Michigan law enforcement agencies to prioritize immigration-related enforcement, potentially shifting department focus and capacity allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Community policing impact: Critics argue that immigration enforcement participation can erode trust between police and immigrant communities, potentially reducing cooperation on other crimes and public safety matters
  • Cost and resource allocation: Questions about whether federal or state funding covers grants, and whether this diverts limited law enforcement resources from other priorities like violent crime or property crimes
  • Scope of enforcement authority: Unclear whether grants support only cooperation with federal immigration authorities or expand local enforcement powers, raising concerns about constitutional authority and civil rights protections

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

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