Bill > HB4339

This bill, known as the "County Law Enforcement Protection Act," requires counties to allow peace officers and local officials to communicate and cooperate with federal officials regarding the immigration status of individuals. The bill broadly defines "county" to include county boards, departments, commissions, agencies, and county officials. It prohibits counties from enacting or enforcing any laws, ordinances, policies, or rules that would limit such communication with federal immigration authorities, rendering any such existing restrictions void and unenforceable. Counties have 60 days after the act's effective date to bring their existing policies into compliance. If a county fails to do so, residents can take legal action by either filing a lawsuit in the local circuit court or submitting a complaint to the state Attorney General. The Attorney General is also empowered to investigate complaints and bring enforcement actions. If a court finds a county in violation, it can issue an injunction, order the county to amend its policies, and award damages, costs, and attorney fees to the challenging party. Conversely, if the county successfully defends its policies, it can be awarded its legal costs. The bill aims to ensure local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4339