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S 1441

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho bill authorizes local law enforcement agencies to enter formal agreements with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement for coordinated immigration enforcement activities.

Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
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Bill Summary · S 1441

Legislative bill overview

S 1441 establishes legal framework allowing Idaho law enforcement agencies to formalize agreements (memoranda of understanding) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill adds provisions to existing Idaho law governing how local police departments can coordinate with federal immigration authorities on enforcement activities.

Why is this important

This affects the relationship between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. Such agreements can enable local police to assist with immigration enforcement, which impacts both community policing dynamics and immigrant populations. These arrangements have significant implications for trust between communities and local law enforcement, as well as resource allocation priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal-local enforcement scope: Questions about whether local police should dedicate resources to federal immigration priorities versus local public safety, and what activities the MOA would authorize
  • Community trust and policing: Concerns that cooperation with ICE may discourage immigrant communities from reporting crimes or cooperating with police, undermining local public safety
  • Liability and oversight: Unclear accountability mechanisms if enforcement actions under the MOA result in civil rights violations or illegal detention; federal vs. state responsibility questions

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

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