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SF 598

Notice provided to United States immigration and Customs and Enforcement when a suspected undocumented person is being housed in a facility under the institution's control by certain publicly funded state and local institutions requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Howe

Minnesota bill requires public institutions to notify ICE when housing suspected undocumented immigrants, overriding local sanctuary policies and potentially deterring access to essential services.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 598

Legislative bill overview

SF 598 would require publicly funded state and local institutions in Minnesota to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when they house individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants. The bill applies to facilities under institutional control and mandates this notification as a condition of housing such individuals.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how state and local institutions interact with federal immigration enforcement, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants in Minnesota and the institutions that serve them. It raises questions about the role of public institutions in immigration enforcement, institutional liability, and access to services for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Sanctuary jurisdiction conflict: Many Minnesota cities and counties have adopted policies limiting cooperation with ICE; this bill would override local discretion and create conflicts with existing local ordinances
  • Institutional burden and liability: Schools, hospitals, and social services may face legal and operational challenges if required to identify and report immigration status, potentially exposing institutions to civil rights lawsuits
  • Access to essential services: Mandated ICE notification could deter undocumented immigrants from seeking healthcare, education, or emergency services, creating public health and safety concerns
  • Due process concerns: Identifying suspected undocumented status and reporting it raises questions about accuracy, false accusations, and procedural fairness

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

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