Bill > HB07211

This bill modifies Connecticut's existing law regarding civil immigration detainers, specifically allowing law enforcement to detain individuals for up to 48 hours under certain limited circumstances. Under the new provisions, law enforcement can hold an individual pursuant to a civil immigration detainer only if: the detainer is accompanied by a judicial warrant, the individual has been charged (after a probable cause finding) with a Class A, B, or C felony or a family violence crime, or the individual is identified in the federal Terrorist Screening Database. The bill defines key terms like "civil immigration detainer" (a request from federal immigration authorities to local law enforcement regarding an individual's detention or transfer) and "ICE access" (various interactions with federal immigration authorities). The legislation aims to restrict automatic compliance with immigration detainers while providing narrow exceptions for serious criminal charges. It also includes provisions requiring transparency, such as providing copies of detainer notices to affected individuals and mandating that municipalities report data about ICE access. The bill emphasizes protecting confidential information and limits law enforcement's ability to assist federal immigration authorities outside these specific scenarios. The new law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.