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This bill establishes new provisions for immigration compliance and public safety in Pennsylvania, creating a comprehensive framework that requires municipal officials and law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The bill defines key terms such as "alien offender," "family member," and "immigration detainer request," and mandates that law enforcement agencies, municipalities, and municipal officials must comply with immigration detainer requests from federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation prohibits local policies that would interfere with federal immigration enforcement and allows individuals adversely affected by a crime committed by an "alien offender" to take legal action against municipal officials who fail to comply with these requirements. If successful in such a lawsuit, plaintiffs can be awarded reasonable expenses, actual damages, and potentially additional damages like punitive or consequential damages. The bill also provides immunity to law enforcement officers and municipal officials who act in good faith when complying with immigration detainer requests. Importantly, the cooperation requirement does not apply if an individual can prove they are a U.S. citizen or have lawful immigration status. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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